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Level Up Your Leadership – Transit Immersion Leadership Experience (TILE)
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Salons F & G
Launched in 2022 by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), TILE is a dynamic year-long leadership development program for leaders at all levels. Participants engage in shared learning, innovation, and skill enhancement throughout the program, gaining invaluable insights into partner agencies' operations.
Take advantage of our special presentation featuring the Class of 2026 showcasing their final projects. But that's not all! Dive deeper into how you can become a part of future cohorts and unlock this program's incredible benefits
Moderators
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Liliane Finke

President, ExecuCoach360 Training and Consulting, LLC
Dr. Liliane M. Finke, Ed.D., ExecuCoach360 President
As a leadership development consultant, Dr. Liliane M. Finke offers over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors and is a seasoned professional with a strong vision and mission to initiate a positive impact on the workplace by supporting the development of indiv... Read More →
Speakers
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Stephanie Lewis

Workforce Development Project Manager, USF/CUTR
Stephanie Lewis, M.Ed., is currently a Workforce Development Project Manager and Instructional Designer at the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. She has a wide range of skills in online and instructor led course development, webinar coordination, video production... Read More →
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Robert Dutremble

Director Fleet Maintenance, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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Maria DeJesus

Transit Coordinator, FDOT
Maria serves as a Passenger Operations Specialist III (Transit Programs Coordinator) in the Modal Development Office at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Tampa, Florida. She supports public transportation systems throughout District 7, which includes Citrus, Hernando... Read More →
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Candice Kennon

Administrator, Suwannee Valley Transit Authority
Candice T. Kennon, CPM, MSM, serves as the Administrator for the Suwannee Valley Transit Authority in Live Oak, Florida. She brings more than 20 years of experience working within government agencies, with expertise in public administration, budget management, procurement, human resources... Read More →
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Douglas Steiger

Assistant Director, Pasco County Public Transportation
Douglas Steiger, is currently the Assistant Public Transportation Director for Pasco County Public Transportation.  In his role, he oversees contract negotiation and management, the demand response service program, the agency transit asset management plan, and community outreach... Read More →
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Charles Abbatantuono

Senior Planner, LYNX
Charles Abbatantuono is a Senior Planner with LYNX’s Strategic Planning Department. Charles is an Orlando native who has a passion for helping guide development in his hometown sustainably so visitors and residents can continue to enjoy the City Beautiful for generations to come... Read More →
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Rachael Cappolla

Executive Assistant/Certified Records Manager, PSTA
Rachael Cappolla is currently the Executive Assistant/Certified Records Manager for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) in Pinellas County, Florida. She has over 35 years of experience as an administrative professional, working in both public schools and the transit industry. Originally fro... Read More →
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Liz Soriano

Project Manager, Collier Area Transit
Liz Soriano is a Project Manager for Collier Area Transit. With over 22 years of dedicated public service experience within Collier County Government, including 7 years in transit Project Management, she brings extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and delivery of construction... Read More →
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Sandra Stanley

Miami-Dade DTPW
I am a proud mother of two daughters and a seasoned Miami‑Dade County transit professional with over 30 years of experience in operations, workforce management, and service delivery. I currently serve as Superintendent of Bus Operations, where I lead operator performance oversight... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Salons F & G
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