Member Shoutouts: 40th Annual International Conference
There was a lot of appreciation going around at #ACT26!
As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we asked our community to share kind words about someone who's influenced their ACT journey. Here's what they said:
Scott Miklos
Scott's mentorship as my former supervisor was instrumental in helping me earn my TDM-CP certification!
- Wendy Karsch
David McMaster
Thank you, David, for your kindness, support, and guidance. Joining the ACT Board in 2012 was better because of you.
- Connie McGee
Melysa Lewis
Thank you for teaching me about work and life. Your support through my hardest year means more than words ever could.
- Jess Chapman
Zia Brucaya
I've only been a member of ACT for about a year, but when I joined, Zia was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful whenever I had questions about how to get involved. I know I would not have made connections in the organization without her!
- Susan Gaeddert
David McMaster
Special thanks to David McMaster for bringing me into the TDM world. Eternally grateful for you!
-Dezra Nauls
Scott Miklos
Scott Miklos is a steady, inspiring, and knowledgeable presence for our Chapter and ACT as a whole.
-Natasha Sichling
Carol Cooper
Thank you, Carol, for believing in me and being a friend, mentor, and model TDM champion to aspire to.
-Tim Hams
Natasha Sichling
Thank you for your incredible organization and initiative. I'll always remember learning in the trenches together as fellow newbies!
- Jess Chapman
Kiki Dohman
Kiki was my Conference Buddy in 2022 in Chicago and set the positive tone for my entrance to ACT with her kindness.
-Miriam Leibowitz
Angela Wilkie
Without a doubt, my favorite conference buddy! Always helping others find their best #vanpoollife and having a great time in the process! Thank you for your support and service on the vanpool council!
- Abigail Cooksey-Williams
Kristina Valenzuela
Kristina was my conference buddy waaaay back when I first joined ACT. Now we're both on the SoCal Board together. Kristina was instrumental in helping me become an expert in all things vanpool. Thank you Kristina!
- Melissa Molina
Ruth Miller
Ruth is ALWAYS so organized and forward thinking! She goes out of her way to help other members everyday.
- Kaylei Verrill
Magic Aguinaga
Since teaming up with Magic at ImpACT, she has remained the glue of our scavenger hunt group, always making every conference special.
- Peter Williamson
Peter Williamson
Peter has impACTed my journey ever since I met him at ImpACT! He provided me with a safe space to ask my silly questions and gave thoughtful answers. Peter is my unofficial ACT mentor!
- Andrea Aguilera
Jim Gee
Thank you for keeping our finances—and our team—in balance. Your guidance makes all the difference for us newbies!
- Jess Chapman
Chris Bongorno
Chris, thanks for being a great partner and leader for the Midwest Chapter!
- Kevin Chau
Dan Callas
A big shout out thank you to my boss Dan for bringing me to ACT in 2025! It's been amazing to be a part of the TDM world
-Kristen Tomasicchio
Miriam Leibowitz
Miriam, thank you for being my Year 1 buddy and introducing me to so many incredible ACT members!
- Lakshna Jha
Holly Parker
Holly is always the friendliest face at the ACT International Conference!
- Chris Bongorno
Kevin Chau
Kevin has been a great mentor for me and leader for the Midwest Chapter and he's always a fun hang!
- Chris Bongorno
Scott Miklos
Thank you for your steady guidance through every challenge. Your knowledge kept us grounded—retirement will need to wait until I'm ready!
- Jess Chapman
Cheing Saelee
Thank you Cheing for the amazing adventures, transportation talks, and fun we've shared! So happy we met at ACT 37
- Catherine Windyk