Ernesto Chaves

Ernesto Chaves is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in transportation planning and strategic innovation, currently serving as a Senior Executive Officer in the Office of Strategic Innovation at Los Angeles Metro since November 2008. In this role, Ernesto is responsible for leading the development of an implementation plan for Metro’s 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games priority projects and programs. Previous positions include Executive Officer and Deputy Executive Officer for Complete Streets and Highways, where Ernesto oversaw multiple multi-million dollar highway improvement programs in LA County. Prior to Los Angeles Metro, Ernesto worked as a Transportation Planner at Iteris, Inc. and Parsons Brinckerhoff. Ernesto holds a Master of Science in Transportation Management from San José State University and a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.