A Conversation with Renee Amilcar

Mobility in Motion

Hosted by DART CEO, Nadine Lee, Mobility in Motion takes us into all the ways that transportation shapes lives, connects us to one another and impacts everything we do.

Nadine Lee, CEO of DART sits down with Renée Amilcar, General Manager of Ottawa’s public transit system, OC Transpo, and the first female president of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), to discuss the future of public transportation, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the mentors who shaped her journey.

Join Nadine and Renée as they share powerful insights on resilience, innovation, and the passion that drives them.

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