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Keynote Speaker - November 2018

Alberta L. Blair, P.E.

Topic:  Dallas County’s Mobility Plan

Alberta joined Dallas County Public Works in 1993 and served in various prior capacities including her last assignment as Assistant Director of Engineering and Construction, where she led the Engineering & Construction division in excess of 15 years. In that capacity she was responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of approved transportation projects under both the 1991 bond and Major Capital Improvement Programs.

Prior to joining Dallas County, Alberta worked for the City of Dallas as a project manager for seven (7) years. In that capacity she served as part of the Central Dallas Business District (CDBD), which included pivotal landmark projects such as streets for the Arts District, McKinney Avenue Trolley, and Farmers Market. Alberta also served as project manager over the initial Tax Increment Finance district (TIF) for the historical ‘State Thomas’ area.

Alberta is a native of Dallas and alumni of Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She received dual Bachelor of Science degrees (Environmental Design & Civil Engineering) from the prestigious Texas A & M University. Alberta is proud mother to Cedric Blair Robinson, who also attends Texas A & M University. She is an active member of Concord Baptist Church where she has served in several leadership roles including children’s ministries and biblical studies.