Ninette Barrios joins Coast Transit Authority as CEO with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private transit sectors. Her background includes leadership roles at Transdev Services, Amazon Logistics, and Jefferson Parish Government, where she led transformative projects in operations, service delivery, and infrastructure development.
A U.S. Army Veteran, Ninette brings a mission-driven, people-first approach to her work and is deeply passionate about public transit and the communities it serves. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Serbian, and is known for building strong, collaborative teams focused on innovation and accountability.
“What drew me to CTA is that the rider is placed at the very top of its organizational chart. I knew right away that my values and CTA’s mission were perfectly aligned. I’m honored to join this team and excited to work alongside each of you to build upon the agency’s strong foundation and commitment to service.”