Felicia Alexander Joins Telos Advisers as Senior Director, Strengthening Expertise in Infrastructure and Transit Project Strategy
Telos Advisers, a nationally recognized advisory firm specializing in complex transportation and infrastructure projects, announced today that Felicia Alexander has joined the company as Senior Director. Alexander brings extensive experience in infrastructure pre-development, capital funding strategy, and transit project leadership, further reinforcing Telos’ commitment to providing clients with strategic guidance informed by deep public-sector expertise.
Alexander is widely regarded as a leader in infrastructure policy and project implementation. She has built a distinguished career guiding the planning, financing, and execution of large-scale transportation projects, combining technical knowledge with strategic insight to help public agencies and private partners navigate the complexities of federal funding and regulatory frameworks.
Before joining Telos Advisers, Alexander served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), where she advanced national initiatives aimed at improving mobility, ensuring safety, and promoting economic competitiveness. In this role, she was instrumental in shaping federal policy and programs designed to support critical infrastructure development across the United States.
Alexander’s leadership experience also includes senior roles at both the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). While at the FTA, she played a pivotal role overseeing the Capital Investment Grants Program, which serves as the federal government’s primary funding source for major transit expansion and modernization projects nationwide. Under her guidance, numerous transit projects successfully secured funding and moved from concept to implementation, demonstrating her ability to navigate highly competitive and complex federal programs.
Earlier in her career, Alexander gained significant operational and financial management experience at the state level. She served as Deputy Director and Division Chief at the Maryland State Highway Administration, where she managed a $5.4 billion portfolio under the state’s six-year Consolidated Transportation Program. Her work there involved strategic planning, resource allocation, and project execution, equipping her with the practical expertise to address the multifaceted challenges of infrastructure development.
“The entire team at Telos is thrilled to welcome Felicia,” said Eric Daleo and Megan Strickland, co-founders of Telos Advisers. “She has an exceptional understanding of federal program operations, competitive funding processes, and what it takes to move infrastructure initiatives from initial concept to full implementation. Our clients will benefit immediately from her insight, experience, and leadership.”
At Telos Advisers, Alexander will focus on complex project funding strategies, infrastructure development, project management, and transit-oriented development initiatives. She will work closely with clients to navigate the intricacies of federal and state funding programs, optimize project delivery, and implement innovative strategies that align with long-term development goals.
“I understand the complexity of advancing major capital programs in today’s funding environment,” said Alexander. “Telos provides practical, experience-driven guidance to clients navigating challenging transportation and infrastructure projects. I’m proud to join a team with significant public-sector executive experience, and I look forward to helping our clients successfully plan and deliver critical infrastructure projects.”
Alexander’s appointment is part of Telos Advisers’ ongoing effort to bring seasoned infrastructure executives into leadership roles, ensuring clients benefit from insights rooted in real-world public-sector experience. This approach has previously attracted high-profile talent, including Bruce Robinson, former FTA Associate Administrator for Program Management, who joined the firm in 2025. More recently, Telos strengthened its Strategic Advisory Board by welcoming Stephen Gardner, former CEO of Amtrak, providing additional guidance on major transportation initiatives.
Telos Advisers, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, was founded by former transportation executives with a vision to support public agencies, private sector clients, and project developers in navigating complex infrastructure challenges. The firm offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure planning, project development, financing, compliance, and public procurement guidance. Its team’s experience spans federal, state, and local transportation agencies, providing clients with unmatched perspective and operational knowledge.
By integrating Alexander’s expertise into its senior leadership, Telos Advisers is poised to continue delivering high-impact advisory services across transportation and infrastructure projects. Her track record in securing federal funding, managing large-scale programs, and guiding transit-oriented development initiatives aligns seamlessly with the firm’s mission to help clients successfully execute critical projects in a competitive and complex environment.
Telos Advisers continues to distinguish itself in the advisory space by leveraging the knowledge of former agency leaders who have successfully delivered major capital programs. With Alexander joining the team, the firm enhances its capacity to provide strategic counsel, optimize project funding strategies, and support the planning and implementation of transformative infrastructure projects across the United States.
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