Staff

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.

Sydney Herbst | PROGRAM MANAGER

503.906.7962 | Sydney@WTA-TMA.ORG

Sydney joined WTA in July 2018 as the second Program Manager to support existing programs and expand services to smaller employers and under-served areas in Washington County. Before joining the WTA, Sydney was a shared employee of Ride Connection and South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART), teaching seniors and people with disabilities how to use public transportation. Sydney is a Portland area native and got her Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Policy, and Management from the University of Oregon. She is currently a part-time student at Portland State University working towards a Graduate Certificate in Transportation. Outside of work, Sydney loves travel, movies/TV/podcasts, and trying out all the delicious restaurants Portland has to offer.