Meet the New ATLAS Mentors Guiding the Future of Transit!

On Monday and Tuesday, December 8–9, 2025, the ATLAS Partnership held training for 11 new mentors from both fixed-route and para-transit and we are thrilled to welcome Jerome, Lucero, Christopher, Frankie, Cole, Nick, Jose, William, Christina, Italo, and Sergio. Also joining the gathering and supporting the training were coordinators Emmanuel and Juan. The enthusiasm in the room was clear. Everyone was excited to begin this mentor journey and help new workers adjust to their careers in transit while learning the responsibilities and realities of the job.

ATU Local 1277 Executive Board Officer Aaron Williams, along with SunLine’s Chief Transportation Officer Isabel Vizcarra and Superintendent of Transportation Marina Blackstone, were there to congratulate the mentors and show their full support as they step into these important leadership roles. Training was provided by ATU International’s Rich Diaz and Eliseo Acosta, along with CTW’s Robert Hannibal. We’re proud to welcome the ATLAS Mentors into our growing statewide team of operator mentors.

ATLAS (ATU & SunLine Apprenticeship Learning & Skills) is a partnership between SunLine Transit and ATU Local 1277

To learn more about ATLAS, visit their page.