Laurent Odde has led the Art in Transit Program of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) since 2015. He works with artists, community groups, art organization, government agencies, and businesses to develop projects and performances that reflect the spirit and vitality of communities served by Metro.

Before joining Metro, Laurent taught at universities in New York and Pennsylvania, and worked in museums in France and the United States. Laurent holds degrees from the Ecole du Louvre in Paris and a Ph.D. from the City University of New York.