Chief of Staff
SEPTA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Liz Smith is the Chief of Staff at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). In that role she works alongside the Executive Team to ensure strategic goals are advancing, serves as a key strategic advisor to the General Manager, and takes responsibility for leading special projects and key initiatives. Liz has been with SEPTA in various roles such as Assistant Treasurer of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis as well as Manager of Long Range Planning.
Liz holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University. She is a registered Professional Engineer.
Liz has been recognized by several organizations for her contributions including as a 2022 Woman in Rail by Railway Age, a 2018 Woman of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal, as well as Member of the Year by WTS Philadelphia.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM CDT