Nicole Fontayne-Bárdowell, executive vice President and chief administrative officer for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), is one of more than 230 women recognized for contributions in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 23rd Annual Women of Color (WOC) STEM Conference taking place in Detroit this weekend.
Fontayne-Bárdowell is a 2018 WOC STEM Special Recognition nominee, responsible for developing innovative technology strategies and delivering information as well as approving contracts and projects for the agency.
Under her leadership, DART has improved customer experience with the introduction of interactive kiosks and a new mobile app; seen a $1 million reduction in contract spending; avoided almost $2 million in increases in email and productivity tools, and navigated the company through two major crises.
Prior to her role at DART, Fontayne-Bárdowell served in executive positions at Broward County, Florida; City of Detroit, Michigan; and Amerisure/Michigan, Mutual Insurance Company.
Additionally, she has provided consulting to a number of Fortune 500 organizations. Lastly, she served as the engagement manager with Everest Group, a boutique global management consulting firm based in Dallas that focuses on strategy and transformation for highly complex projects.
