Thank you to last night's panelists, Kristin White (Federal Highway Administration), Keiva Rodriques (Maryland Aviation Administration), Leanne Redden (Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA), Valerie Santos (The World Bank), and our wonderful moderator, Jennifer Mitchell (FHWA), for sharing your wisdom with our Executive leaders. The room was truly moved by your energy and inspired by your passion for the work you're leading in our industry.
WTS International
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 14,587 followers
Advancing Women. Advancing Transportation.
About us
Founded in 1977, WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting over 9,000 members - of all genders - with 71 Chapters across North America, WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry. Through its professional activities, networking opportunities, unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, advocacy, and workforce development, WTS is the pipeline for diverse leadership in transportation.
- Website
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http://wtsinternational.org
External link for WTS International
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1977
- Specialties
- networking, professional development, transportation, women, policy, and events
Locations
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Primary
1501 M St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at WTS International
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Yvonne Lopez-Diaz
Vice President, National Workforce Strategist at HNTB
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Carolyn Stagger Cokley
Senior Administrator Advancing Women Advancing Transportation at WTS International
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Galina S. Leiphart, PE, ENV SP
Practice Builder | Strategy Leader | Business Developer | Passionate about Partnerships | ED&I Advocate
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Wendy W. Scott, CAE
I empower leaders and organizations to build on strengths, embrace innovation & reach strategic goals for sustainability. Certified Association…
Updates
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The WTS Pinnacle Sponsor Reception was another fantastic evening of networking with transportation leaders! We were joined by Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose, who discussed FRA's incredible work and bright future. We thank HNTB for sponsoring the event and appreciate everyone who attended last night.
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Share your knowledge or project experience in a poster exhibition at the WTS International 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada, May 7-9, 2025. Submit your posters around the theme - The WTS Mosaic: Mobility + Momentum - by November 8th. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6VitATm
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Our first Fall Women Business Owners Roundtable is a wrap! Today, a group of trailblazing small and new women business owners gathered to share insights on lessons learned, key skills and critical actions for business success. Thank you to our WTS Foundation Board Vice Chair Odessa L. Phillip, PE for facilitating the program, and to the fabulous business owners who participated in today’s session.
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Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall in the State of Florida today and throughout the next few days. WTS International expresses our care and support for WTS members and their families who are impacted by the storm and severe flooding. This event not only affects the safety of our members but deeply impacts the very industry we serve. We encourage our members and partners to follow emergency directions and alerts from safety officials and to make sure your loved ones are safe and prepared. Please stay safe and reach out to WTS International if you need any help or support. - WTS International Board of Directors and Staff
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Special thank you to our speakers, Meredith Hill, Erin Slayton, Monica Backmon, and our moderator, WTSI Chair Bridgette Beato, who led an incredible conversation with our Mid-Career leaders last night! We are deeply inspired by your leadership and the critical knowledge you shared.
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Register to join our upcoming WTS Advocate Partner Webinar, "Building on Success: How Keolis and WTS Partners to Advance Women in Transportation Operations and Management." Register to join us on October 24th. This webinar is free for all WTS members! https://bit.ly/4dGw2tE Keolis North America Inc.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month which recognizes the many contributions of people with disabilities to America's workplaces and economy. We celebrate the professionals and advocates with disabilities actively advancing equity and access in our industry. #WeAreWTS
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Is there an interesting topic or research that you'd like to present at our 2025 Annual conference? Share your unique knowledge, experience, and transportation research in a conference session in Toronto, Canada, May 7-9, 2025. Learn more and submit your abstract by November 8th, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eVQ9Ckb4