Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Welcomes New State Coordinators Strengthening Rail Safety Education Across Six States and Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2024 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) welcomes seven new leaders directing Operation Lifesaver programs in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont and West Virginia. New State Coordinators completed comprehensive orientation this summer and have immersed themselves in their roles leading rail safety education efforts throughout their states.
OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome our new State Coordinators, whose dedication to safety education and community outreach will undoubtedly make a significant impact in their respective states. They join a dedicated network of professionals committed to our mission of stopping track tragedies."
These leaders are tasked with sharing the life-saving rail safety education message across their states, managing local volunteers and providing specialized rail safety education presentations to diverse audiences, including K-12 students, professional truck drivers, new drivers, and first responders, among others.
"Each new coordinator brings a unique perspective and a strong commitment to safety, which are essential as we continue our efforts to educate the public about the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains," Maleh continued. "Their leadership will be instrumental in empowering their citizens to make safe choices around railroad tracks and trains - preparing them to know the facts, make good decisions and share the rail safety message.”
Contact information for the new Operation Lifesaver State Coordinators can be found below.
| State | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Joe Sierputowski | 202-740-1878 | joseph.sierputowski@dc.gov |
| GA | Jennifer Tyler | 678-424-7387 | georgia@oli.org |
| LA | Nan Arthur | 225-921-8381 | operationlifesaver@la.gov |
| NH | Jay Gadon | 603-717-1915 | jsgadon@gmail.com |
| OR | Jessica Keene | 503-798-6873 | oregonlifesaver2@gmail.com |
| VT | Allyson Kilbride | 802-595-0978 | allyson.kilbride@vermont.gov |
| WV | Eric McEwuen | 304-692-4745 | EMcEwuen@psc.state.wv.us |
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About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to stopping track tragedies. For more than 50 years, Operation Lifesaver programs have saved lives via public awareness campaigns and a network of trained volunteers across the U.S. who give free presentations encouraging safe behavior near railroad tracks and trains. The Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) national office supports the efforts of state programs in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Explore OLI's virtual library of rail safety materials on the oli.org website. Learn more about OLI, the annual observance of Rail Safety Week, how to request a free presentation and become a volunteer. Follow OLI on social media via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.
