Nora Leerhsen
Nora Leerhsen | |
|---|---|
| President of the Chicago Transit Authority (acting) | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dorval Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) Chestnut Hill College (MEd) University of Chicago (MA) University of Wisconsin-Madison (JD) |
Nora Leerhsen is an American lawyer and executive who has served as the Acting President of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) since February 2025, replacing Dorval Carter.[1] Leerhsen is the first woman to lead the CTA since its establishment in 1947.
Education and career
Leerhsen has earned a B.A. from George Washington University, a M.A. in Social Science from the University of Chicago, a Masters of Education from Chestnut Hill College, and a J.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.[1]
Leerhsen joined the CTA in 2014 and served as a project coordinator, senior advisor to the chief of staff, chief operating officer, and deputy chief of staff before becoming chief of staff in 2018.[1][2]
On January 31, 2025, CTA President Dorval Carter resigned after nearly ten years in the office.[3] Leerhsen became acting CTA President the following day.
References
- ^ a b c "Longtime CTA chief of staff Nora Leerhsen to take over as acting president when Dorval Carter Jr. retires - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. January 16, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "CTA chief of staff to become acting president after Dorval Carter's retirement". Chicago Tribune. January 15, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. retiring at end of January - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. January 13, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.