Mass Transit releases 2023 40 Under 40 honorees
The Mass Transit magazine is proud to present its annual 40 Under 40 honorees for 2023. The 40 Under 40 program was established in 2008 to highlight young talent in the transit industry and feature the work done among professionals who will be carrying the industry into the future.
In its 15th year, the program recognizes individuals for their industry contributions. The magazine’s evaluation committee assessed more than 170 nominations for this round of awards. Nominees were rated on four criteria, including job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and innovation in his or her field.
“The 2023 group of 40 Under 40 honorees represent the next wave of leaders in the North American transit industry,” said Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor in chief, Mass Transit. “This year’s class consists of a range of disciplines and backgrounds, but all share in a common goal of better connecting people to their communities.”
2023 40 Under 40 honorees:
Mischa Wanek-Libman | Group Editorial Director
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects, engineering challenges, transit and rail operations and best practices.
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.
She is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing and Communications Committee and served 14 years as a Board Observer on the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Board of Directors.
She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
