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Staff Bio

Carol Wright
Associate Research Fellow
Phone: (701)231-8231
Fax: (701)231-1945
carol.wright@ndsu.edu

 

Carol Wright joined the staff of the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center (SURTC) in 2006 as Associate Director of Training and Outreach. She is responsible for the oversight of SURTC's training and outreach efforts. She has more than 12 years of experience as Executive Director of public transportation for a multi-county project in central North Dakota, where she managed all aspects of public transit, including rural transit, specialized transit, Dial-a-Ride and contracted services.

Ms. Wright has also served as an independent consultant for marketing and development with planners, developers, architects and contractors. She has served as a trainer and keynote speaker for national, state and local conferences for over 20 years.

Employment

• 2006-Present, Associate Director of Training and Outreach, Small Urban & Rural Transit Center, UGPTI, NDSU
• 1996-2006, Marketing and Development Consultant
• 1997-2006 & 1991-1995, Executive Director of Public Transportation and Senior Services, Stutsman/Wells/Sheridan Counties, ND

Education

• M.S., Human Development and Education/Gerontology, North Dakota State University, 1994
• B.S., Speech/English/Education, North Dakota State University, 1975

Certifications

Ms. Wright is certified by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) as a:

• Certified Community Transit Manager
• Certified Passenger Service and Safety (PASS) Trainer

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

• Transportation Cooperative Research Program, National Academies, Panel Member
• Transportation Cooperative Research Program, National Academies, Panel Member
• Federal Transit Administration Bus Safety and Security Program Work Group
• AARP - ND Volunteer Liason for Mobility Issues
• APTA Bus Safety Awards Selection Committee
• Faculty Member, Senior Transportation Institute, National Center on Senior Transportation

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