PennDOT announce that Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, P.E., has been appointed to the position of Executive Deputy Secretary for Transportation, effective February 18, 2023.

After earning a Civil Engineering degree from Penn State University, Cheryl accepted her first permanent position with PennDOT in 1987 as a Civil Engineer Trainee.

In 2004, Cheryl rose to the position of Assistant Highway District Engineer for Design in Engineering District 11-0. Cheryl served in that capacity until November 2017 when she was named District Executive for District 11-0, becoming the first woman to serve in that role for District 11-0.

District 11-0, which covers Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence Counties, includes 2,570 total road miles, 1,804 total bridges, and four tunnels.

With over 35 years of departmental experience, we welcome Cheryl’s continued expertise while continuing to provide valuable leadership to the Department of Transportation.