NARBW SoCal Woman of the Year
These Women went above and beyond not only for NARBW SoCal, but for their work and community. They are leaders, humanitarians, and most of all, Mentors!
Congrats Ladies!
2024
Shamonda Jones
With over 25 years of railroad experience, Shamonda is currently a Sr. Manager, Dispatching at Metrolink. Joining NARBW in 2018, she was one of the founding members of the Southern California Chapter in 2020. She served as a delegate in both the 2022 & 2023 conventions.
Shamonda is constantly on the move. This woman phenomenon handles the never-ending work week and daily stress with grace, poise and skill....and 2023 was a productive year for her.
Shamonda was featured in "Metrolink Celebrates Women in Rail" video. She became a Certified CPR Trainer. She's mentoring a coworker, providing much needed encouragement of working in a male - dominated industry. With her warm heart and bubbly personality, she volunteered 24 hours for the Metrolink Holiday Express, dressing as an elf, reindeer, and an Elf on the Shelf, filling her cars with carols sung by passengers of all ages.
Along with her protegee', Shamonda organized and hosted a golf tournament raising over $13,000 for One Simple Wish (granting over 175 wishes for foster children). She also wrapped Christmas presents for Warrior for Children.
Understanding the vision of NARBW SoCal, since May 2023, Shamonda has been a Member, Vice President, and currently Interim President. Her creativity brings new ways to market NARBW SoCal (i.e. Galentine's Day Video). She revamped the Chapter's website and created a Facebook Page. Her hard work, determination and enthusiasm brought in 17 new members at the Galentine's Day Membership Drive, bringing a total of 22 new members joining February 2024 alone.
WOW!!!
2023
Ilyssa Decasperis
2022
Ilyssa Decasperis
