By Cheryl Albiez, Senior Public Information Officer

Today, Portfolio launches “Boots on the Ground,” an occasional series spotlighting Port Authority women managers who possess the ability, knowledge and experience to handle critical positions of responsibility. These strong, bright and innovative women make significant contributions in executing the agency’s core mission by providing efficient, reliable and safe movement of people and goods throughout the region.  They are “boots on the ground” women ready to take action.

First up: Lysa Scully, General Manager of  LaGuardia Airport.