LIT 

Contact: Christina Villarreal

Executive Director

(626) 495-1548 

c.villareal@latinosintransit.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LIT Announces Board Officers for 2026, Issues Call for New Board Members

As LIT ignites change on its 10-year anniversary, the new leadership team prepares to steer the organization through a refreshed brand and bold strategic vision

[Covina, CA] – [October 24, 2025] – LIT today announced the election of its Executive Officers for the 2026-27 term, and issued an open call for new board members to begin service on January 1, 2026. This announcement comes on the heels of LIT marking its 10-year anniversary and unveiling a refreshed brand identity and strategic plan.

Board Officer Elections

During its October board meeting, the LIT Board voted to elect the following officers, whose two-year term begins January 1, 2026:

• President – Eugenio Bonet, HNTB

• Vice President – Megan Perrero, Mass Transit Magazine

• Treasurer – Rosa Medina Cristobal, Dallas Area Rapid Transit

• Secretary – Anthony Valdiosera, VST Engineering

Outgoing President Herold Humphrey will now serve as ex officio board member, joining past board presidents Milo Victoria and Alva Carrasco.

The new slate of officers is charged with leading the execution of LIT’s newly adopted strategic plan for 2026-2028, launching the next chapter of growth as the organization celebrates its decade of service.

“Over the past two years, our 2024-25 officers have laid the groundwork for LIT’s next phase — increasing our mentorship and leadership programming, deepening our industry partnerships, and refreshing our brand to reflect our growing impact,” said Executive Director Christina Villarreal, “Now, with this new leadership team, we’re ready to ignite change across our industry, ensuring that LIT’s mission to empower professionals in transit continues to scale and evolve.”

Board Issues Call for New Board Members

In that same October meeting, the Board approved issuing a call for 6 new board
members to serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. LIT is seeking
motivated volunteers who can commit 5–10 hours per month to help move the organization forward as a working board.

“We are looking forward to bringing on new people to the board who can bring fresh ideas, and a willingness to dive in head first as we look to execute our newly adopted strategic plan,” said Megan Perrero, board secretary and chair of the Board Evaluations & Nominations Committee. “If you’re looking for an opportunity to volunteer in a hands-on environment and directly help shape LIT’s programs and services, we encourage you to apply to become a board member.”

How to apply:

• Visit www.latinosintransit.org to download the application.

• Submit your completed application by November 14, 2025.

• Candidates must be members of LIT in good standing.

• Candidates must have completed committee service.

• Selected candidates will be notified in December and begin service on January 1, 2026.

• Ideal candidates: willing to serve 5–10 hours/month, support LIT’s mission of workforce development, mentorship, networking, economic development, and education in the transit industry.

ABOUT LIT

Founded in 2015, LIT is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles by advancing opportunities for workforce development, mentorship, networking and education.

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