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News from WTS-DC
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A Message from the President
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Dear WTS-DC Chapter Members and Friends,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone is staying warm after the first large snow storm to hit the area. 2018 was an outstanding year for the WTS-DC Chapter, and I am confident that 2019 will be even better.
The WTS Winter Reception at TRB occurred on January 13. Hopefully you were able to shovel your way out of the snow to attend this exciting event. Over 200 people came to the event from all around the U.S.
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Fri., March 1
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Executive Women's Roundtable
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Fri., March 22
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Save the Date
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Coffee Chat with Caroline Decker, Amtrak
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Black History Month
Diversity Spotlight: Carmen E. Turner
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Black History Month offers us a time to reflect on the many contributions African Americans, particularly women, have made to this country and in our very own industry. In 1983, Carmen E. Turner made history when she became the first African American woman to lead a major transit agency, namely the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
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By Land, By Sea, By Summit
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By Land
On November 14, the students of Dunbar High School traveled to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to meet with Lead Traffic Control Officer Taneshia Dublin. A native of North Carolina, Taneshia described the path to her career as well as her current journey to complete her bachelor’s degree through DDOT’s support at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
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WTS Chapter Leadership Training
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On November 15-16, Transportation YOU Chair Jasmy Methipara and Program Logistics Deputy Chair Rachel Roberts traveled to Orlando, Florida for WTS’ annual Chapter Leadership Training. Many representatives from the WTS-I Board and WTS-I Foundation led workshops to facilitate discussion around various aspects of WTS board member leadership. Many important topics were covered: programs, governance, Foundation, membership, fundraising, board management and treasurer responsibilities. More than 100 WTS leaders from across the country attended the training including representatives all the way from Maine and Hawaii.
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Behind the Scenes at TRB: Preparation for the Annual Meeting
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On January 9, a few days prior to the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Annual Meeting kickoff on January 13, a group of TRB staff members and the executive director hosted WTS-DC's Professional Development Committee for “How to Successfully Navigate the TRB Annual Meeting.” It was impressive that, in the midst of preparation for the largest event of the year, we were warmly welcomed and no effort was spared to make the event a success.
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WTS-DC Around the World: Unexpected Nepal
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With New Year’s resolutions in mind, I can admit, regrettably, that two of my favorite exercises are “passing judgement” and “jumping to conclusions.” Happily, however, my expectations were wildly off this past December while I was in Nepal. I thought it might be fun to share some experiences.
I traveled there to stay with a dear family friend during her daughter’s wedding and stayed with the family.
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Avital Barnea
, WTS-DC immediate past president, is now the Program Manager for Freight at American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Previously, Avital worked in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S Department of Transportation.
Katie Kraft
, WTS-DC recognition committee chair, is now Deputy General Counsel at WMATA.
Brittney Gick
, WTS-DC immediate past secretary, has taken on a new position as Associate Transportation Researcher at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and will be relocating to Arlington, Texas.
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WTS-DC's job postings are periodically updated with opportunities in the area. It is also free to post a job.
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