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Nominations are now closed for Mass Transit magazine's 2025 40 Under 40 class.

We will recognize 40 individuals for their contributions and a job well done as part of the July/August cover feature. It is not a ranking, but rather a listing of individuals who have shown a capacity for innovation, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to making an impact in transit. Honorees will be notified on or around June 17 and publicly announced on August 19.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. Nominations for the 2026 class of 40 Under 40 will open next year in the spring.

40 Under 40

Whitney Nichels.
Whitney Nichels.
Whitney Nichels, VP, Communications, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Aug. 19, 2025
Vince Sciullo.
Vince Sciullo.
Vince Sciullo, Project Manager, Public Affairs, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA).
Aug. 19, 2025
Timothy Menard.
Timothy Menard.
Timothy Menard, CEO & Founder, LYT.
Aug. 19, 2025
Stephen Kuban.
Stephen Kuban.
Stephen Kuban, Founder and CEO, Kuban Transit Solutions.
Aug. 19, 2025
Shanti Gonzales.
Shanti Gonzales.
Shanti Gonzales, Senior Program Manager, Transit Data, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Aug. 19, 2025
Sejal D. Christian.
Sejal D. Christian.
Sejal D. Christian, Director of Mobile Fare Systems, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
Aug. 19, 2025
Sara Russo
Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb.
Sara Russo, PE, MBA, Systems Engineering Project Manager, AECOM.
Aug. 19, 2025
Sandy Brennan.
Sandy Brennan.
Sandy Brennan, Vice President & Senior Project Manager, Foursquare ITP.
Aug. 19, 2025
Ruby Horta.
Ruby Horta.
Ruby Horta, Assistant General Manager, County Connection - Central Costa County
Aug. 19, 2025
Philip Asabere.
Philip Asabere in front of a SEPTA train.
Philip Asabere, Sr. Program Manager - New Payment Technologies, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Aug. 19, 2025