Jean is a North Oakland resident and enjoys getting around on foot, bike, scooter, and public transit. In addition to her service on AC Transit, she is a Board Member of the Longfellow Community Association and is active in bike, pedestrian and transit advocacy groups. She holds a master's degree in Urban Planning from MIT and is fluent in Spanish.

Jean has a track record of strong results.

In her first term as your AC Transit Director, she has: 

• Led the effort to restore vital transit service on the Ashby corridor in Berkeley. This pilot line is now experiencing high ridership and is slated to be continued in the bus network redesign to launch in 2025. 
• Successfully pushed to end detours and restore nighttime weekend service on Broadway in Oakland and to strengthen the District's policies so the public and Board are better informed when detours happen.
• Provided retroactive appreciation pay to all bus operators and workers who served the community during the pandemic.
• Worked with City Councilmembers   to secure funding and get bus stop improvements installed.
• Fought to improve safety on the International Blvd BRT corridor that has seen far too many preventable traffic fatalities. The first phase of this $2M project launched in summer 2024. 
• Fended off fare hikes and achieved an increase to the Clipper START low-income discount program from 20% to 50% off. 
• Pushed successfully for greater transparency and accountability for AC Transit’s contracts with our county Sheriff Departments 
• Met with Congressmembers in Washington DC to make the case for increased funding for AC Transit's leading Zero Emission bus programs. 

Bay Area residents deserve transit that is fast, frequent, affordable, pleasant, and easy to use. Let's continue our work together as I run for re-election for AC Transit Director for Ward 2. I hope to earn your support! 

-Jean