Alicia Gomes
About Alicia Gomes
Alicia Gomes is the Chief Transportation Officer - Rail Operations at MBTA, with extensive experience in various roles within the organization and a background in Business Administration and Computer Science.
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Alicia Gomes holds the position of Chief Transportation Officer - Rail Operations at MBTA. She has been in this role since 2023, overseeing rail operations in Boston, Massachusetts.
Experience at MBTA
Alicia Gomes has extensive experience at MBTA, beginning her career as a Light Rail Streetcar Motorperson from 2007 to 2013. She then served as an Inspector for 7 months (2013-2014), Chief Inspector for 9 months (2014-2015), Supervisor of Light Rail Operations for 4 years (2015-2019), Superintendent of Light Rail Operations for 8 months (2019-2020), and Division Chief of Light Rail Operations for 3 years (2020-2023). Currently, she is the Chief Transportation Officer - Rail Operations since 2023.
Educational Background
Alicia Gomes has pursued higher education rigorously. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, General from Cambridge College, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. She also holds an Associate's degree in Computer Science from Quincy College, having completed this program between 2007 and 2009.
Career Progression in Rail Operations
Throughout her career at MBTA, Alicia Gomes has progressed through various significant roles: starting as a Light Rail Streetcar Motorperson, then moving up as Inspector, Chief Inspector, Supervisor of Light Rail Operations, Superintendent of Light Rail Operations, Division Chief of Light Rail Operations, and eventually becoming the Chief Transportation Officer - Rail Operations. Her career trajectory reflects a deep commitment and extensive experience in rail operations.