Natalia Quintero

Natalia Quintero: Leader of Transit Innovation and Technology Initiatives

Natalia Quintero is a prominent figure in the world of transit innovation and technology. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation at the Partnership for New York City, where she leads the Transit Innovation Partnership (TIP) and oversees the Transit Tech Lab.12

Career Highlights

• Joined the Transit Tech Lab in October 2018 as its founding director1
• Promoted to Senior Vice President of Innovation at the Partnership for New York City in March 2021, responsible for leading TIP and developing other public-private initiatives2
• Worked with transit executives to shape the way agencies strategically use technology to modernize planning, operations, and the customer experience2
• Expanded the Transit Tech Lab's "challenge" model to identify problems and find solutions from the private and non-governmental sectors2
• Helped integrate new technologies to improve service and the customer experience within the New York metro region transit network2

Education and Background

• Studied at Columbia University in the City of New York3
• Previously worked at Silicon Valley Bank, Socialatom Ventures, and Citi3
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with limited proficiency in Portuguese3

Recognition and Awards

• Named one of Crain's 40 Under 40 in 202134

Natalia Quintero's leadership and innovative approach have been instrumental in driving the modernization of New York City's transit system through the use of cutting-edge technologies and public-private partnerships.