Experts

Ameera Sayeed, AICP is a Transportation Planning Consultant for the architecture, engineering, construction, and planning industry.

"30+ years in Central Florida Transportation. Member of AICP & APA, Serves on National Committees AMPO& Executive Director Committee of NARC, Serves on UCF Planning Advisory Board & Wekiva River Basin Commission

"You got to work with someone who wants to give you free reins in things you want to learn."

"I think the electrification of our fleet is going to be a game changer...and eventually, we are going to see more automation. It's going to be an opportunity for people with disabilities and the elderly."

"Always think of yourself as a leader. think of yourself as a relevant voice in the process - regardless of where you are on a team."

"Charlie is our first expert in Construction Management. He is a certified general contractor and the Division lead in Construction at Haskell."

"Planning is really a profession for futurists and idealists...we shape what our communities can become."

"Planning by its nature and what is intended requires an interdisciplinary approach, and I found that very interesting."

"Over 25 years of public and private sector experience with predisaster mitigation and demand management."

" Over 25 years serving as a financial advisor, an investment banker, a derivatives marketer, and a management consultant. Currently, Jim is working on a number of innovative transactions, including P3s, closed financings, early-stage development projects, and restructurings for water, rail, and education projects."

"That's the constant message. This is what I preach to my colleagues, peers and new students is that we have to be more politically active."

"You're most creative when you can be creative within a box."

"A strong background in the study of corrosion and environmental degradation of engineered materials. He has been an expert witness on several cases involving the failure of materials, components, structures, industrial equipment, and accident reconstruction."

"I'm a strong advocate of trusting people, giving them the skills to do their job through professional development."

"Transportation planner and supervisor for 34 years working on community development."

"Over two decades of leadership experience at the Navy Nuclear Power Program works at the FDOT as the Asset Maintenance Administrator and has been teaching for over 20 years."

"That's what's so wonderful about planning - you can't pigeonhole it. You can't put it in a box. It's so broad."

"Regional Manager with experience in review design exception and design variation submittals. Review Community Aesthetic feature submittals. Review and update criteria as required.."

"Paradigm Shifter, Change Shepherd, Silo Bridger, and Polymath at CREWS, LLC, Researcher at UCF."

"11 years of public agency, private sector, and academic experience in the transportation industry, all of which in the Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Engineering, and Transportation Planning sectors."