Sarah Feinberg

Sarah Feinberg
President of the New York City Transit Authority
Interim
In office
March 2, 2020[1] – July 2021
GovernorAndrew Cuomo
Preceded byAndy Byford
Succeeded byCraig Cipriano (interim)
Richard A. Davey
Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
In office
2015–2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byJoseph C. Szabo
Succeeded byPatrick Warren (Acting)
Personal details
Born (1977-10-03) October 3, 1977 (age 46)
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 2006; div. 2011)
EducationWashington and Lee University (BA)
National Defense University

Sarah Elizabeth Feinberg (born October 3, 1977) is an American civic employee who previously served as the Interim President of the New York City Transit Authority from 2020 to 2021, and a former Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. She was nominated for the role of MTA Chairperson but was ultimately not selected for the position.[2] Her background is mostly in communications.[1]

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  2. ^ "Nomination of Sarah E. Feinberg to be Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation". Senate Hearing 114-227; U.S. Government Publishing Office. September 17, 2015.