Melinda Alonzo

Melinda is the Senior Director of Parking and Transit Services where she oversees ASU's comprehensive parking and transportation program serving more than 130,000 students across four unique campuses comprised of 25,000 parking spaces to include coordinating transportation services for ASU's DC and LA campuses. With more than 28 years of parking/mobility and industry experience, this Arizona native started her career in the private sector with Ace Parking Management overseeing the company's downtown Phoenix operation before joining ASU in 1999.

Melinda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Arizona. She is a founding member of the Southwest Parking and Transportation Association serving as President from 2005-2006. In 2007, Melinda obtained the parking and transportation industry's professional certification, Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP), through the University of Virginia and the International Parking Mobility Institute (IPMI) of which she is a regular member. Melinda was recognized by IPMI as the 2016 Parking Professional of the Year. She is one of five members selected to sit on IPMI's inaugural CAPP Certification Board of Directors where she served from 2013 - 2017. She has participated on various boards and committees to have included the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) West board, Customer Advisory Board for T2 Systems, Parker Intercoms Advisory Board and ASU University Club's Advisory Board.

"I am often told by members of our campus community "Melinda, I would NOT want your job." That comment helps me further appreciate my role because it is recognized as a significant and complex challenge. Managing a comprehensive parking and transportation system at one of the largest, most complex universities in the country is indeed a challenge. This makes the task of finding solutions and creating customer satisfaction all the more rewarding. Our team is committed to finding ways to improve the quality of sustainable transportation solutions while delivering excellent service. In 2017, ASU's PTS team and program was recognized as the Parking Organization of the Year by the International Parking and Mobility Institute. I am proud of the outstanding team we have and continue to build as the university's footprint continues to evolve."