Cindy Quiroz , MBA, PhD Candidate, LEED AP

Ms. Quiroz brings over 20 years of experience in transportation, aviation, and construction. She has an Executive MBA, and M.S. in Construction Management and is a LEED AP BD+C and Parksmart Advisor for parking structures. Ms. Quiroz is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure engineering. Her research specializes in Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), transportation policy, and next-generation technologies, with a focus on the sustainability and resilience of Automated People Movers (APMs), Electric Vertical-Takeoff and Landing (eVTOLs) aircraft, and 3D manufacturing. Ms. Quiroz’s extensive background in construction spans the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization, design, finance, construction, operations, and maintenance.