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Alva Carrasco
2025 Founder’s Award Recipient
LIT proudly presents the Founders’ Award to
Alva Carrasco in recognition of her
trailblazing leadership, invaluable
contributions, and steadfast commitment to
advancing our mission. As the first woman to
serve as President of the LIT Board of Directors,
Alva set a lasting standard of excellence and
vision, strengthening LIT’s reach while
remaining true to its purpose of preparing and
supporting the next generation of
transportation professionals.
Alva Carrasco
Burns Engineering Director; Railroad &
Transit - West Coast Regional Lead
LIT Immediate Past President
Under her guidance, LIT grew in strength and
impact, offering mentoring, professional
development, and networking opportunities
that continue to empower future leaders. Alva’s
personal investment in mentoring others
reflects her belief that leadership is measured
not only by titles held, but by the wisdom shared
and the lives uplifted. Her example has opened
pathways of opportunity for countless
professionals, and the foundation she helped
lay will guide and inspire our industry for
years to come.
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