Alessandra O'Brien

Alessandra O'Brien is a seasoned professional in purchasing and supply chain management, currently serving as Manager of Purchasing at BART since January 2020, with a history of interim managerial roles and analytical positions. Previous experience includes working as a Buyer at Parker Hannifin and GILLIG, and as a Certified Credit and Housing Counselor at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco. Alessandra began a career in research as a Field Worker at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley. Academically, Alessandra holds a Master of Science in Transportation Management from San José State University and a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Studies with a focus on Sustainable Urban Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.