Mona Babauta is a seasoned transit professional with over 27 years of experience servingcommunities across the Inland Empire, Bay Area, and the Los Angeles Metropolitan area.

She currently serves as the CEO/General Manager of SunLine Transit Agency in Southern California, a recognized leader in clean transportation innovation, particularly in hydrogen fuel cell buses and supporting infrastructure for over 30 years. In addition to her professional experience, Babauta is an active leader in the transit industry and a passionate advocate for sustainable transportation and building healthy, engaged communities. She has contributed to numerous state, regional, and national efforts, including serving on the CALACT Board of Directors, the Executive Committee of the California Transit Association and the Board of Directors for The Center for Transportation and the Environment.

Mona holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Talks

• Healthcare Access Session: Transportation and Health: Removing Barriers to Care