WTS attracts, sustains, connects, and advances women who advance transportation.

Washington, DC
Joined February 2011
@IRF_Global is offering exclusive IRF Member Rates to @WTS_Org members for the 9th IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition, Nov 3–6 in San Francisco. Join transportation leaders, innovators & future leaders from around the world. Join us at 👉 IRF.global/r2t #Transportation #Mobility #Infrastructure #WomenInTransportation #IRFR2T26
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America’s No. 1 port is well-represented at the 2026 @WTS_Org International Conference in L.A. this week! A steadfast supporter of @WTSLosAngeles and its initiatives, the Port of Los Angeles employs numerous women in high-level management positions across all divisions.
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Great connecting with industry leaders at @WTS_Org to discuss the challenges and insights facing public transportation agencies, and to build the partnerships needed to drive solutions together. Let’s continue this momentum! #WTS2026 #Cubic #OpenPayments #LA #PublicTransit
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Congratulations to NYSDOT Commissioner @MarieThereseNY on being named the 2026 Woman of the Year by @WTS_Org! Recognizing her outstanding leadership, impact on the transportation industry, and commitment to advancing opportunities for women in transportation. Well deserved!
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B&L’s engineer and #WTS Maine Chapter president, Ania, proudly attended this year’s @WTS_Org Conference in LA! This year's theme was Leading the Way: Accelerating Innovation in Transportation, which featured insightful discussions on major transportation initiatives.
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Congratulations to SGSUP students Yichi Zhang and Wendy Oliver, recently honored at the 2026 WTS Metro Phoenix Chapter Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. Planning PhD student Yichi received the AzTA Transit Planning Graduate Scholarship, and MUEP student Wendy earned the Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship. We’re proud to see our students recognized for their leadership and commitment to the future of transportation. 🎉 #ASU #SGSUP #UrbanPlanning #Transportation
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🎉 @SSEBEatASU congratulates Maryam Khooshechin Gilak, a doctoral #student, who received the Helene M. Overly/Esther Kmetty Memorial #Scholarship from the @WTS_Org Metro Phoenix Chapter! 🎓 #ASUEngineering #WTS #Transportation #WomenInTransportation #CivilEngineering #WomenInSTEM
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Join the California Transit Association’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Melissa Figueroa, for a panel discussion titled "Not all pathways to the C Suite in Transportation are Linear" at the 2026 WTS International (@WTS_Org) Annual Conference in Los Angeles, happening Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM. This session will highlight the importance of fostering diverse professional pipelines to grow the next generation of the transportation workforce. Panelists: Melissa Figueroa - Director of Communications and Public Affairs, California Transit Association Avital Barnea - Senior Executive Officer, Multimodal and Integrated Planning, @metrolosangeles Maria Guadalupe Meleandez - Chief of Staff, @DENAirport - Denver, CO Margaret Cederoth - Executive Director, Strategy Development, @SoundTransit Karen Philbrick, MA, EDM, PhD (she/her/hers) - Executive Director/CEO, @MinetaTrans Join respected women leaders who transitioned into the transportation sector from diverse professional backgrounds, including medical services and television news, as they share how their past experiences led to their current roles and provide insights for hiring managers on identifying talent outside traditional skillsets to build more resilient organizations. For registration details, visit: wtsannualconference.org/
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Last week, employee-owners attended the @WTS_Org Puget Sound Chapter Awards & Scholarship Gala. Proceeds benefit students pursuing careers in transportation. The future of transportation is bright!
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We had a great time at the lunch hosted by @WTS_Org Heart of Texas Chapter! Michelle Meaux and Nicholas Samuel from Travis County shared insights on the newly developed Central Texas Regional Safety Action Plans — an inspiring push toward zero traffic fatalities by 2050!
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AASHTO Journal: Women’s History Month Blog Features AASHTO’s Adem. #transportation #workforce @USDOT @aashtospeaks @WTS_Org aashtojournal.transportation…
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This week is #WomenInConstructionWeek 👷‍♀️🏗️ Caltrans recognizes and celebrates the many women working in construction across the Golden State. Thank you for helping to build California's world class transportation system! #WICWeek2026
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Join us in celebrating the 16 VHBers who have stepped into leadership roles within their local @WTS_Org chapters! Learn more about these leaders who are advancing women in transportation and shaping the future of the industry: bit.ly/4r1VL6C.
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Introducing girls to science helps nurture a love of discovery and learning. ERC sponsors #STEM-focused programs through local community partnerships and funds @WTS_org scholarships to support women in #transportation. Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
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🌍🎉 Happy International Women and Girls in Science Day. We remain committed to supporting and uplifting women in science engineering and technology as we continue building a stronger more connected future together. (Photographs from @WTS_Org alignment tour 2024)
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This week, during our second Future Ready Leaders meeting, students honed their skills through a variety of engineering team challenges; thanks so much to our partners at @WTS_Org for facilitating a fantastic day of learning!
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Honored to receive the @WTS_Org Rosa Parks Leadership Award on the 70th anniversary of her courageous act. Grateful to God, my family, mentors, @wtsdcchapter, @COMTO_HQ , & @PrinceGeorgesMD for shaping my journey. Thank you all for the love, support, and laughter! @PGCountyDPWT
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Congratulations to JAXPORT Chief Operating Officer James Bennett on being recognized by WTS Northeast Florida with the Honorable Ray LaHood Award! @WTS_Org is dedicated to advancing women in transportation, and this award highlights leaders who champion that mission. With more than three decades of transportation experience, Bennett oversees JAXPORT’s operational divisions and major capital initiatives, including the expansion of Blount Island’s container and auto-handling capabilities. A well-deserved honor for someone helping shape the future of transportation. 🚢
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WTS hosted a site visit exploring the newest segments of The Underline beginning at  Vizcaya Metrorail Station.
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WTS International held its Signature Leadership Training to empower women to shape the future of transportation. Participants learned from expert speakers, practiced management and risk assessment skills, and developed tools to advance their careers and serve their communities.
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