MARTA announces leadership transition | FOX 5 Atlanta

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ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins to key interim leadership roles following the departure of Chief of Staff Melissa Mullinax, who leaves after six years of service.

Parker, who currently serves as Deputy General Manager of External Affairs, will assume the role of Interim Chief of Staff. He brings diverse experience to the role, having previously served as the Transportation Security Administration’s Chief Innovation Officer, where he led efforts to drive innovation across the agency. Parker’s career also includes serving as General Counsel for Storybrand, a leading branding and marketing firm, and as Political Director for Jon Ossoff’s U.S. Senate campaign.

Dawkins, Deputy General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations, will assume the role of Interim Chief Administrative Officer. With more than 18 years of experience at MARTA, Dawkins has been a key consultant on human resources and labor issues, helping guide the Authority through its largest expansion in 40 years. She has also held legal positions as Deputy General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville and General Director of Policy and Compliance for Duval County Public Schools.

“Steven and LaShanda have demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their careers and we are confident they will continue to drive MARTA forward during this transition,” MARTA wrote in a statement.

Both Parker and Dawkins will assume their interim roles immediately.