Midori Valdivia is a seasoned transportation consultant and leader, currently serving as the Founder and Principal of Midori Valdivia Consulting LLC since April 2020, where specialized services focus on equitable transportation policies and project leadership for various organizations. Midori Valdivia holds a position as a Board Member at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority since June 2022 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Coro New York Leadership Center from January 2022 to February 2023. Prior roles include Chief of Staff to the Chairman & CEO at the State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Deputy Commissioner at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, and Senior Advisor at the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Midori Valdivia's academic credentials include a Master in Public Affairs and a Master in Urban and Regional Planning from Princeton University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Penn State University.