Director O’Brien’s extensive experience and professional network in transportation & logistics brings expanded resources to CALTAP from synergistic workforce partners like COGs, WIBs, and MPOs. A recognized industry leader, Tom’s finding new ways to bring value to California’s local, rural, and tribal agencies.

A veteran of transportation-related workforce and economic development, Mr. Jakovich brings an expertise in managing professional development, contract training, and train-to-work programs to the CALTAP team, while supporting Director O’Brien in managing all aspects of Center operations.

A CSULB grad student and certified Global Logistics Professional, Mr. Schiwek provides transportation research and web content on issues that resonate with our local agency audience, including policy updates, funding opportunities, and new practices and techniques, all with a focus on technology transfer.

With his extensive experience in tribal transportation workforce development, Dr. Reeb helps to coordinate CALTAP mission objectives and outreach activities with California’s regional tribal leadership, community members, and the new Western Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center.

Founder of the Center for Energy & Environmental Research & Services, Dr. Rahai brings to CALTAP the Sustainable Engineering Training Academy (SETA): new modular training that equips agencies to plan for, manage, and mitigate GHG emissions from construction projects and aging infrastructure.

Mr. Olson develops, manages, and presents CALTAP’s GIS-focused training curriculum. Designed to upskill local agency staff on the use and value of asset geotagging and StoryMap construction, these courses demonstrate how to present complex data-rich narratives to a non-technical audience.

Ms. Kapadia shapes CALTAP’s strategy at the intersection of data, design, and technology. She architected the Center’s website, transforms four years of data into high-impact engagement strategies, and develops digital credentialing systems that expand the reach and value of CALTAP’s training programs.