Oceana Ren Fantry, Tssp
About Oceana Ren Fantry, Tssp
Oceana Ren Fantry is an MBTA System Safety Specialist with a diverse background in safety, culinary arts, event coordination, and community relations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Oceana Ren Fantry serves as the MBTA System Safety Specialist, where she oversees safety protocols and ensures compliance with safety standards. Additionally, she holds the position of Board Trustee for the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 453, indicating her involvement in labor union activities and governance. In her role at MBTA, she applies extensive knowledge and expertise to maintain and improve safety measures for transit operations.
Previous Experience in Safety and Analysis
Oceana Ren Fantry has an extensive tenure at MBTA, where she previously worked as the MBTA System Safety Analyst from 2020 to 2024 and as the MBTA Safety Audit Coordinator from 2016 to 2020. Her role as the Safety Audit Coordinator involved detailed oversight of safety audits, ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols. She also served as the EA to Director of Bus Operations - Maintenance & Engineering, where she managed administrative tasks associated with bus operations and safety.
Culinary Arts and Event Management Background
Oceana's diverse professional background includes experience in culinary arts as a chef and mixologist at Selfup from 2019 to 2021 and event staff roles at Max Ultimate Food from 2016 to 2018. Her culinary skills extend to her role as a Wedding Cake Design and Tasting Consultant at Montilio's Baking Company from 2014 to 2017. Furthermore, she has experience in event coordination and management, having worked with Contemporaries, Inc., and gained significant knowledge and expertise in planning and executing special events.
Community Relations and Resource Development
In addition to her roles in safety and event management, Oceana has been actively involved in community relations and resource development. She worked as a Community Relations/Resource Development/Grant Writer at The Fishing Academy from 2008 to 2013 and as the Outreach & Development Specialist at Donnell Library from 2007 to 2008. These roles allowed her to leverage her skills in grant writing and fundraising to support various community initiatives and non-profit organizations.
Educational Background
Oceana Ren Fantry has pursued a diverse range of educational qualifications. She studied Business Administration and Management at Eastern Gateway Community College and completed the Transportation Safety and Security Program at the Transportation Safety Institute from 2016 to 2019. She also holds certifications in Volunteer Management from Heart of Florida United Way and Resource Development from Rollins College Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center. Additionally, she has an educational background in American Sign Language (ASL) from Deaf Inc. and Lexington School for the Deaf, which further expands her communication skills.