Our local host committee defines the regional story.
Our annual transit and community development conference weaves together national best practices with the unique strengths, characteristics, and lessons learned at the local level. The local host committee helps this happen by defining the regional story, gathering local leaders and providing insight and context for new projects. The local host committee plans Mobile Workshops and Pre-Conference Events, produces the Welcome Reception, and coordinates a half-day regional session on the last day of the conference.
Mpact Transit + Community Conference 2025 in Portland, Oregon
Local HostsÂ
City of Portland, Bureau of Transportation
Caitlin Reff, AICP, LEED AP, ENV SP, Major Projects and Transit Division Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Oregon Metro
Kelly Betteridge, Investment Areas Manager, Oregon Metro
TriMet
Jamie Snook, Director of Major Projects, TriMet
Local Host Committee Chairs
Thanks to everyone from Portland and across the region who joined these committees to help plan and deliver Mpact Transit + Community 2025!
Mobile Workshops
Kelly Betteridge, Metro
Bob Post, David Evans & Associates
Fundraising
Jim Hencke, David Evans & Associates
Ryan Farncomb, Parametrix
Marketing and Communications
Roberta Altstadt, TriMet
Lonny Nielsen, TriMet
Welcome Reception
Jennifer Koozer, TriMet
Crystal Loggins, TriMet
Brenda Martin, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation
Volunteers
Zoe Beckley, Metro
Kelly Betteridge, Metro
Brooke Jordan, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation
