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LIT

Contact: Christina Villarreal

Executive Director

(626) 495-1548 

c.villareal@latinosintransit.org

LIT Launches “The LIT Legacy Tour” Celebrating 10 Years of National Impact

Nationwide Tour to Connect Communities, Industry Leaders, and Partners Across the U.S.

[Covina, CA] — Latinos In Transit (LIT), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to workforce development and leadership advancement in the public transportation industry, is proud to announce the launch of The LIT Legacy Tour: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact — a nationwide series of events marking a decade of service, growth, and community-building across the United States.

The LIT Legacy Tour is a cross-country engagement effort designed to bring together LIT members, partners, board members, ambassadors, and supporters through a variety of activations, including community gatherings, networking events, conference engagements, and fundraising experiences. The tour reflects LIT’s commitment to supporting professional growth, collaboration, and opportunity for individuals at all career stages within the transit industry.

“Over the past 10 years, LIT has grown into a national organization serving professionals across the public transportation industry,” said Christina Villarreal, Executive Director of LIT. “The LIT Legacy Tour celebrates the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped our journey, while continuing to strengthen connections and support the future of the transit workforce.”

Throughout the tour, attendees will have opportunities to connect directly with LIT leadership, learn more about the organization’s programs and services, and support initiatives focused on mentorship, career advancement, workforce development, and industry engagement. The tour also highlights LIT’s presence at major industry conferences and community events, reinforcing its role as a trusted national partner and convener.

Planned Legacy Tour Stops Include:

• Oakland, California

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Fort Collins, Colorado

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Dallas, Texas

• Seattle, Washington

• Houston, Texas

• Albuquerque, NM

• West Palm Beach, Florida

• Washington, D.C.

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Chicago, Illinois

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Columbus, Ohio

The LIT Legacy Tour will culminate in Columbus, Ohio, alongside LIT’s Leadership Summit and 10-Year Gala, bringing together members and partners from across the country for a capstone celebration honoring the organization’s impact and future vision.

LIT invites industry professionals, partners, members, and community supporters to participate in tour stops and join in celebrating a decade of connection, collaboration, and progress in public transportation.

For more information about LIT and The LIT Legacy Tour, visitwww.latinosintransit.org or follow LIT on social media.

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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