Evelyn l. hawkins
CSP, TSSP, PTSCTP
Founder & CEO, IKJ Enterprises AI​
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Evelyn Hawkins is the visionary Founder and CEO of IKJ, a next-generation consulting firm integrating artificial intelligence into safety, security, and compliance solutions. With over a decade of experience, she has positioned IKJ at the forefront of AI innovation across public transit, infrastructure, and private sector security operations.
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Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Science in Technology Management – Environmental Health & Safety from North Carolina A&T State University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in AI Management and Policy at Purdue University and a Juris Doctorate at Purdue Global Law where she is expanding her expertise in AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
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Under her leadership, IKJ Enterprises AI delivers AI-powered safety assessments, predictive maintenance solutions, compliance automation, cybersecurity support, and intelligent risk management systems. Evelyn is a Board Certified Safety Professional and an active voice in national safety and AI ethics forums.
As IKJ evolves into an AI-first enterprise, Evelyn remains committed to building scalable, intelligent safety solutions that help organizations operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
our team
At IKJ Enterprises AI, we take pride in our team of highly qualified professionals who bring a wealth of experience to the table. Our team is comprised of Certified Safety Professionals, Transit Safety & Security Professionals, Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Safety System Analysts, Certified Occupational Health professionals, and Construction Engineers, boasting a collective experience of over 75 years.
We are dedicated to providing clients with top-notch solutions and services that are intelligent, compliant, and future-ready.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DC Streetcar (DCS) –Washington DC - Served as Project Manager providing On-Call Support Services; Assisted with DCS SSO Triennial Audit Review; Served as Lead Auditor for client's Internal Safety Audits; Served as Evaluator in DCS Power Overload Functional Exercise;
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago, IL - Developed and maintained PHA for CTA Redline Project; Attended weekly GEC meetings; Reviewed and commented on project design drawings and specifications.
Capital Metro (CMTA) – Austin, TX - Provided Safety & Security Certification Management Services for Capital Metro’s Downtown Station project; assisted with tabletop and full-scale exercises; verified compliance of ADA compliance of platforms and stations.
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Capital Metro (CMTA/HNTB), Austin, TX - Developed PHA for Timber Bridge Replacement SSC project.
Puerto Rico (NMEAD) - Assisted the client with onsite FTA triennial Audit Review & State Safety Oversight support to NMEAD.
Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit –Durham, NC – Provided State Safety Oversight to Go Triangle’s light rail project; Provided ongoing support to the Chief Safety Officer.
St. Louis Loop Trolley- St. Louis, Missouri – Provided Safety and Security On-Call support with Loop Trolley Pre-Revenue Testing.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)- Baltimore, MD –
Provided On-Call support with MTA’s safety compliance and internal audit processes.
WMATA-Washington- Provided team support with WMATA’s 8000 Series Vehicle SSMP and Tagging Relay Pilot Program.
SRTA (ATL) – Atlanta, GA - Served as Project Manager to update agency PTASP; Conducted onsite GAP assessment; Participated in weekly ATL update meetings.
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Houston, TX - Served as Lead Auditor responsible for conducting Internal Safety Audits on Elements of SSPP; Developed audit checklists and schedules for clients' ASP internal reviews for bus and rail modes.
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Metropolitan Transit Authority (HMTA), Houston, TX - Updated and developed Safety & Security Certification Program training materials for the client; Provided support with Rail Operations Center.
Cincinnati Streetcar, Cincinnati, OH - Served as Lead Auditor
conducting Internal Safety Audits on elements of the agency safety plan (ASP); Worked with clients to develop checklists and schedules for ASP internal reviews for the streetcar.
Regional Transportation District (RTD), Denver CO- Provided
team support by developing and analyzing Gap Analysis for SMS.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Dallas TX - Provided team
support with developing and implementing DART’s PTASP.
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Metro Transit-LS-Gallegos (HMTA), Saint Paul MN - Provided
team support with FTA PMOC SSMP reviews and report development for the capital project.
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GoTriangle-(GOT),Durham NC - Providing safety & security certification for RUSBus project.
PennDOT-Pennsylvania, PA - Providing State Safety Oversight Ser ices for SEPTA, PRT and CamTran modes of transit.
DTC-Detroit Transportation Corporation, Detroit MI - Providing On-Call Safety Services.