Sandra Foreman
Sandra Foreman is the Director of Bus Service Support at DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), where she oversees bus controllers, field supervisors, concierge services, payroll touchpoints, and emergency response coordination. With 30 years of experience in transportation, Sandra has built her career on hard work, dependability, focus, and empathy for the employees she supports every day. Her role places her at the center of operations, ensuring that communication flows smoothly between operators, supervisors, and departments so service can continue safely and efficiently.
Sandra began her transportation career in 1994 working in paratransit and mobility services before joining DART as a station agent, now known as a concierge, in 1996. In 1999, she became a full-time bus operator and spent 17 years serving riders on the front lines, gaining firsthand insight into what it means to support the public. Over time, Sandra advanced into leadership positions, becoming the first woman to hold several key field-office management roles, including System Manager for field supervisors and Senior Manager overseeing field supervisors and concierge services. In 2024, she was promoted to Director of Bus Service Support, where she continues to lead with both strength and compassion.
Throughout her career, Sandra has earned a reputation for being someone people can rely on to get the job done. She takes pride in building trust with her team, many of whom view her as family and affectionately refer to her as “Boss Lady.” Sandra values creating a supportive environment where employees feel heard, respected, and cared for, whether they are dealing with professional challenges or personal concerns. She holds an associate degree in business management from Dallas College and has also completed leadership and management training through employer programs.
• Management Certification
• Dallas College- Associate's
• Honor Society
• Child Sponsorship through Church
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my children. I had them when I was young, and watching everything they've accomplished has been one of the greatest sources of pride in my life. They've achieved things I wish I had done at their age, and seeing their growth, strength, and determination has pushed me to keep going and keep striving. Their accomplishments have inspired me, motivated me, and shaped the person I've become. In many ways, they are the reason I've reached the level of success I have today.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've learned is that your true friends and true colleagues will never put you in a position that compromises you. The people who genuinely support you won't drag you into situations that reflect poorly on you or force you to clean up their mistakes. If someone is doing wrong and you call it out, it shouldn't create a problem. In fact, you should never be placed in that predicament to begin with. Real teammates, real friends, and real professionals do what they're supposed to do when they see you coming. They respect you enough not to put you in harm's way. That lesson has stayed with me. Surround yourself with people who protect your integrity, not people who test it.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is simple: never give up. Once you set your goals, commit to them fully. Don't let anyone convince you that you're not capable. In fact, when someone tells you that you can't do something, that's your moment to show them you absolutely can, especially when you know your work and you know your worth. There will be roadblocks. There will be people who underestimate you. But if you stay focused, stay determined, and keep pushing forward, you'll be amazed at how far you can go. I wouldn't be where I am today if I had given up when things got hard. Set your goals. Go after them. And don't stop, no matter who doubts you.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I've faced in this industry is being a woman in a space that was traditionally all male. When I first started, the environment wasn't built with women in mind, and that meant I had to work twice as hard to prove that I belonged. I've always tried to approach the job from an equal standpoint, focusing on the work itself and the standard I hold myself to. But there are moments when I've had to step outside the box and show, through my actions, my consistency, and my results, that being a woman doesn't limit what I can do. If anything, it's made me stronger, more determined, and more intentional about how I show up. That balance, staying true to who I am while pushing past old expectations, has been one of the defining challenges of my career. Another challenge was my age when I first started climbing the ladder. People who had worked alongside me would say things like 'you're too young' or 'I've been here so many years, I don't understand' or 'you can't tell me what to do because I've been here.' Those were some of the challenges I faced, being both a woman and being young.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are determination, dependability, and being fully present for the people who rely on me. I believe in staying focused, pushing forward, and showing up consistently, both in my work and in my personal life. Hard work is at the core of everything I do. I try to bring that same focus and commitment to my employees as well. Being there for them, supporting them, and leading with intention are values I carry with me every day. Those qualities guide how I work, how I lead, and how I show up for others.