Carmen Chen

Carmen Chen is a highly experienced transportation and urban planning professional with a strong background in program management and planning roles. Currently serving as a Senior TDM Program Manager at Commute.org since November 2021, Carmen previously held positions such as TDM Program Manager and Senior Associate at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates from November 2015 to October 2021. Prior experience includes roles as a Planning Intern at EMBARQ TURKIYE, Transportation Planner at Parsons Brinckerhoff, and various internships in reputable organizations such as Transportation Management & Design, UC San Diego Transportation Services, and San Francisco International Airport. Carmen holds a Master's Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies & Planning from UC San Diego, complemented by international educational experiences.