Sanjay Bhatt

Marketing & Public Information Director at Kitsap Transit

Sanjay Bhatt has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sanjay has held positions such as Marketing & Public Information Director at Kitsap Transit, where they led advertising, marketing, and communications efforts. Sanjay executed multi-channel ad campaigns during COVID-19 and planned and managed information systems for real-time coordination. Prior to this, they served as a Public Information Officer at Kitsap Transit, leading public outreach and marketing for the agency's projects and programs.

Sanjay also has experience working as a Reporter for The Seattle Times, covering real estate, banking, economy, neighborhoods, and education. Sanjay has been involved in the Asian American Journalists Association as a National Advisory Board Member and as the President of the Seattle chapter, where they spearheaded advocacy efforts, membership growth, and cross-border dialogues.

Additionally, Sanjay has contributed to the field of journalism through their roles with organizations such as the Education Writers Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, and the Association of Health Care Journalists. Sanjay has served as a faculty member, conference speaker, and vice president/treasurer, showcasing their expertise and dedication in these areas. Sanjay has also worked as a medical reporter for The Palm Beach Post, covering health care policy and major events like the anthrax attacks.

Furthermore, Sanjay has been recognized for their work as a Knight Fellow at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and as an intern at the Wall Street Journal. These experiences further highlight their commitment to investigative reporting and research.

Overall, Sanjay Bhatt's work experience demonstrates their strong storytelling skills, strategic communications abilities, and expertise in various areas of journalism and public relations.

Sanjay Bhatt has a Bachelor's degree in History from Duke University, obtained from 1992 to 1996. Sanjay then pursued further education and obtained a Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from the University of Washington from 2006 to 2007. In 2009, they obtained another Certificate in Online Interactive Marketing from the same university. From 2011 to 2013, Sanjay pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Information Management from the University of Washington. In 2020, they completed an Executive Education course on Essentials of Marketing at Northwestern University. Additionally, Sanjay Bhatt obtained a Smartsheet Certified User certification from Smartsheet in April 2019.

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Seattle, United States

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Kitsap Transit

Kitsap Transit has been operating friendly, convenient public transit since 1983. We pride ourselves on providing a reliable service to Kitsap County’s commuter base and a sustainable, green travel option for the environmentally conscious. Whether you’re catching a bus for work or taking a scenic ferry trip, we strive to create enjoyable experiences for our riders. Specialized services are available for commuters and for qualified elderly and disabled riders. Kitsap Transit offers a robust, multi-program transit system which: • Operates routed buses, both regular full-day across the county and custom rush-hour in the ferry terminal areas of the county. • Operates ACCESS services for people who are frail, elderly and disabled throughout most of the county. • Operates a rideshare program composed of Worker/Driver buses, vanpools, SCOOT cars and participation in a Regional Ridematch Program. • Manages a park & ride lot system with more than 2,500 spaces. • Operates a passenger-only ferry service between Bremerton and Port Orchard and Bremerton and Annapolis. • Carries out transit-oriented developments to produce the best and highest transit use of real property. • Contributes to the smart growth development of Kitsap County, especially in urban areas.