Staff Directory
Jennifer Marandino, P.E.
Executive Director
As the Executive Director of SJTPO, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our website. I invite you to explore the website further and become acquainted with our projects and programs. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
SJTPO works in partnership with our county and local communities to aim towards the development of a more functional transportation system. Our vision is a transportation system based on regional collaboration that moves people and goods in a safe and efficient manner, inclusive of all modes and users. Please consider signing up for our mailing list or follow us via social media to keep up with what is going on at SJTPO. Thanks for your interest in SJTPO!
The SJTPO organizational structure has three distinct areas under the Program Management & Transportation Planning umbrella: Regional Planning & System Performance, Safety Initiatives & Complete Streets, and Capital Programming & Project Development. The SJTPO organizational structure identifies Title VI/Equity & Public Outreach and Grants, Contracts & Administration as additional core functions within the MPO. The SJTPO Policy Board approved this organizational structure in July 2024.
Alice Gibson
Program Manager – Capital Programming & Project Development
Tasks:
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Local Project Development, Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)/Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Subregional Planning Work Program
Nancy Hammer
Administrative Manager
Tasks:
Administration, Budget Management, Office and Contract Management, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Support, Policy Board Support
David Heller, P.P., AICP
Program Manager – Regional Planning & Systems Performance
Tasks:
System Performance Measurement and Reporting, Human Services Transportation, Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Freight Planning, Resiliency and Reliability Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Environment and Air Quality Planning, Travel Demand Modeling, Demographic Forecasting
Melissa Melora
Public Outreach Coordinator
Tasks:
Public Involvement, Public Engagement Guide, Public Comment, Community Outreach Engagement Committee (COEC), On the Go Newsletter, Social Media, Website development, Language Access, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Civil Rights (Title VI), Public Materials Quality Control
Kent Schellinger
Technical Program Specialist
Tasks:
Performance-based Planning, Congestion Management Process (CMP), Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Travel Demand Modeling, Demographic Forecasting, GIS support
Hope Viviani
Assistant Planner
Capital Programming, Project Development, Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)/Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Benjamin Woodward
Assistant Planner
Tasks:
Public Transit, Human Services Transportation, Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Resiliency and Reliability Planning, Freight Planning, Travel Demand Modeling, GIS support