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Aslyne C. Rodriguez – Senior Director, Strategic Partnership
Aslyne Rodriguez joined the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) in April of
2020 as the Director of Government Affairs with the goal of ensuring that
some of Central Ohio’s most vulnerable residents have a voice in state
government. In 2023 Aslyne was promoted to Senior Director of Regional
Strategic Partnerships. Aslyne negotiates and establishes new strategic
partnerships for the authority. These partnerships intend to grow COTA’s
ridership and better our system.
Aslyne came to COTA with a background in many areas, from education to
entrepreneurism. She has worked tirelessly to promote access and equity for
others through innovative initiatives and partnerships across all industries.
Aslyne founded EmpowerBus in 2017 with the mission to provide upward
mobility for all by delivering digniûed, reliable, and on-time transportation. Aslyne has worked as an
educator through Teach For America, an executive director for an after-school program for at-risk youth
and the COO for a women’s leadership development organization.
Aslyne, an Ohio native, earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Ohio University and a
Master of Science in early childhood education at Pace University.
Aslyne’s notable work garnered her the
