WeDriveU congratulates team members selected to participate in the 2026 Leadership Academy presented by LIT, a nonprofit organization empowering transit industry professionals to achieve leadership roles by advancing opportunities for workforce development, mentorship, networking and education.

“This year’s Leadership Academy class reflects the incredible growth and momentum of LIT,” said Christina Villarreal, Executive Director of LIT. “With 64 professionals participating, we are building the strongest leadership bench in our program’s history. LITLA is about empowering transit professionals with the tools, confidence, and connections to lead our industry forward.”

WeDriveU’s involvement parallels its longstanding Diamonte partnership with LIT. This marks WeDriveU’s fourth class of high-potential leaders participating in the program, and reflects its commitment to offering diverse professional development opportunities for rewarding career pathways across the company’s U.S. operations.

“You can expect a fun and meaningful opportunity to reconnect with other alumni, share stories from our LITLA experiences, catch up on career journeys, and strengthen the relationships that began in the Academy,” said Cristina Hallner, LITLA Chair and WeDriveU’s Sr. Director of Marketing.

Congratulations WeDriveU Colleagues

New Careers in Transit Track

Larrilyn Fernandez Canonio — Lead Driver, WeDriveU Austin, TX

Leading in Middle Management

Thomas Goldsworthy — Operations Manager, WeDriveU San Francisco, CA

Mariah Carranza — Operations Manager, WeDriveU Springfield, VA

Michael A. Lane — Assistant General Manager, WeDriveU San Jose, CA

Sheila Alexander — Operations Manager, WeDriveU Austin, TX

Yuri Sanz — Sr. Director of Talent Operations, WeDriveU Miami, FL

They join more than 60 LITLA participants in 2026 – LIT’s biggest class to date.

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LIT Leadership Academy participants gain an in-depth understanding of public transportation leadership and operations during this five-month program. The curriculum covers management practices, finance, procurement, labor relations, and regulatory compliance. Each area includes five structured modules designed to support career advancement and executive readiness.

The graduation dinner and ceremony is sponsored by WeDriveU and will take place at the 2026 LIT Leadership Summit, September 10–13, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio and hosted by COTA. Find out more about LIT at www.latinosintransit.org.

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