Alison (SafetyJean) Camp, MBA
Alison Camp, MBA, is a Safety and Training Supervisor with the Westmoreland County Transit Authority, specializing in preparing public transportation operators for real-world performance beyond classroom instruction.
She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Penn State. Alison brings a nontraditional career background into the transportation industry, combining decades of customer-facing and operational experience with hands-on field knowledge as a CDL operator.
Since entering public transit in 2021, she has advanced into training leadership, where she designs and delivers programs focused on decision-making under pressure, situational awareness, and closing the gap between training completion and operational readiness.
Alison is known for her practical, experience-driven approach to training and her ability to translate real-world challenges into effective instruction. She continues to refine modern training strategies to improve safety outcomes, driver performance, and long-term retention in the industry.
• Certified Instructor
• Penn State University - BS, Communication Science and Disorders
• University of Phoenix - MBA
• Volunteer -
Westmoreland County Food Bank
• Parent Assist in Learning (PAL) -
Derry Area School District
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of real-world experience, adaptability, and a focus on practical outcomes. Starting as an operator and advancing into training gave me a clear understanding of the gap between passing training and performing in the field, which continues to shape how I approach instruction and evaluation.
I’ve also been fortunate to have strong support from both my family and the professional team around me. Working alongside engaged peers and supportive leadership has allowed me to grow, refine my approach, and continue developing effective training practices. That foundation, combined with a mindset of continuous improvement, has been key to my progress.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is that passing training doesn’t mean you’re ready—and the real work begins when you’re under pressure.
That perspective has stayed with me throughout my career. It shaped how I approach both my own development and how I train others, focusing less on checking boxes and more on building the judgment, awareness, and decision-making skills that hold up in real-world conditions.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I would give to young women entering this industry is to be patient with the process. This is a skill-based field that takes time, repetition, and real-world experience to develop.
You will make mistakes—and that’s part of the job. What matters is your ability to recognize them, learn from them, and move forward with greater awareness and confidence. Growth in this field doesn’t come from getting everything right the first time, but from how you respond when things don’t go as planned.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is ensuring that training translates into safe, confident performance once operators are on the road. Completing a program doesn’t always mean someone is fully prepared for real-world conditions, especially when decisions have to be made under pressure.
At the same time, that challenge presents a major opportunity. There is growing room to refine training methods so they better reflect what actually happens in the field—focusing on decision-making, situational awareness, and long-term performance, not just initial qualification. Bridging that gap is where meaningful improvements in safety and retention can happen.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are accountability, continuous improvement, and integrity.
I believe in taking ownership of my decisions, learning from experience, and consistently working to improve—not just for myself, but for the people I support and work alongside. Integrity, to me, means doing the right thing even when it’s not the easiest option, especially in situations where safety and trust are involved.
These values guide how I approach my work, how I train others, and how I show up in my personal life.