Beatris Megerdichian has an extensive background in public service, particularly within the realm of transportation planning, land use, and project management. She serves as a Principal Transportation Planner on the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) - Adjacent Development Review team at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). Her responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to conduct design reviews of major development projects. She has been working with several private development teams on adjacent development projects to ensure design compatibility, safe construction, and improved access to Metro bus and rail facilities.
Before joining LA Metro, Beatris worked as a Management Analyst at the Riverside County Transportation Authority (RCTC). During her time there, she oversaw various federal, state, and local grants that supported public transportation capital improvement projects. Additionally, she managed a marketing contract aimed at promoting rail service to Riverside. Beatris initially entered the public service sector as a Transit Planner at the Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), where she discovered her passion for public transportation planning at the intersection of land use development by reviewing development projects for improved access to public transportation facilities.
Beatris obtained a dual master's degree in Urban Planning and Public Administration from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), earned in 2015. Beatris is an active member of professional organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the American Planning Association (APA).
Through the Ross Program in Real Estate, Beatris aspires to acquire essential skills and new relationships, further empowering her to contribute meaningfully to the transit-oriented development projects aimed at enhancing housing and transportation in Los Angeles.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Beatris finds joy in immersing herself in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, indulging in travel adventures abroad, and cherishing quality moments with friends and family.
Email: bmegerdi@gmail.com