ABOUT US

Westside Transportation Alliance, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit in Washington County, Oregon

our TEAM

JEFF PAZDALSKI | Executive director

503.906.7941 | jeff@wta-tma.org

Jeff joined WTA in 2016. He has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and management. His previous roles include Executive Director, Development Director, and Program Director. Jeff brings a passion for active transportation and has the personal experience of spending more than eight years relying on bicycling, walking, public transit, and car sharing for commuting to work and getting his kids to school. In his free time Jeff enjoys riding his bicycle, cooking, and playing board games with his family. On most days, Jeff carpools with his wife, but other days he rides MAX or buses to work.

VALERIE EGOn | program manager 

503.906.7961 | valerie@wta-tma.org

Valerie joined WTA in September 2017 to manage programs and relationships with the WTA’s members. Prior to her role at the WTA, Valerie was Manager of Research for World Business Chicago, the Chicago region’s economic development organization. Valerie has Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Planning from DePaul University. As an advocate for active transportation, Valerie’s graduate capstone evaluated the economic impact of cycling and public transit infrastructure in a local retail corridor. Valerie enjoys biking, yoga, and exploring Oregon’s parks and trails. Valerie's commute varies day-to-day, but you can usually find her on the MAX during rush hour and biking to/from the transit centers. 

OLIVIA HOLDEN | PROGRAM MANAGER

503.906.7962 | olivia@wta-tma.org

Olivia started at WTA in late September 2017 to expand travel options to smaller employers like retail or manufacturing. Olivia has her Master in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State, but is originally from Pittsburgh, PA.  Previously, Olivia worked to improve safety, ease and access to sidewalks and safe crossings for all people via Oregon Walks, the statewide pedestrian advocacy organization.  With a background in equity and an advocate for alternative transportation, Olivia is excited to improve commutes for employees across Washington County. Out of the workplace,  find her gazing on the Oregon Coast with her two dogs, Hank and Pearl. Join Olivia on her multimodal commute as she bikes to Providence Park and takes the MAX over the hill. 

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