A Special Thank You
The 4th Annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium would not be a success without the support of Governor Mike DeWine, ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees and our guest speakers; Laurie Leffler (Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) – Ohio Division); Major General Harris (Ohio National Guard), Joe DeLoss (owner, Hot Chicken Takeover), Ayla Bella (one of the 2019 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest Winners), Women in Transportation (WTS), Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC), as well as our sponsors, workshop moderators, and panelists.
Thanks to our award sponsors, Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Ohio. Special thanks to our entertainment Tonya Todd, the Sammy DeLeon Band and World House Choir. We greatly appreciate all of your participation, time, and ideas towards this important event.
Certificate of Commendation

Acknowledgements
Conference Partner
Women’s Transportation Seminar – WTS – Columbus Chapter
Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Planning Committee
Lauren Purdy, Deborah Green, Kim Watson, Lynnette Stevens, Juleda Stoltz, Lisa Washington, and Lorraine Stevens
Ohio Transportation Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Civil Rights Scholarships
Lynnette Stevens & Juleda Stoltz
Graphic and Design Communications Team
Andrew Eline, Erica Hawkins, Amanda McFarland, Eric Pothast, Dylan Spitz, and Colin Trubee
Special Assistance
Victoria Beale, Michelle Kelly, & Brianne Brown