Maria Irshad, PTMP

PTMP, MPA

Deputy Director

City of Houston, Texas (ParkHouston)

Member

Original Join Date: 2021

Professional Bio

Maria Irshad, CAPP, MPA is the deputy director for ParkHouston, the agency responsible for on-street parking in the City of Houston. In her role, Maria leads a team of 80 and provides parking policy recommendations to the Mayor’s Office. Maria is past president of the Texas Parking & Transportation Association and the Houston chapter of Women Professionals in Government and was recognized as the 2020 IPMI Industry Professional of the Year.

Organization

Parent: City of Houston, Texas (ParkHouston)

2500 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77002 United States

832.393.8651

http://www.houstontx.gov/parking/

Education

University of Houston 1997

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Houston 2011

Master of Public Administration

Awards

2017 TPTA Distinguished Service Award

2019 IPMI Chairman's Award

2019 University of Houston MPA Distinguished Alum

2020 IPMI Parking & Mobility Professional of the Year

Volunteer Work

Shifa Women's Center & Medical Clinics

APO Board Member 2015-2022

Division/Department

ParkHouston

IPMI Thought Leaders

Frontline, Management & Operations, Marketing/Business Development, Technology