It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter President for the last two years. It’s been an amazing opportunity to grow in leadership and expand my network of industry professionals.
I’m thankful to have worked alongside our Board of Directors who have individually and collectively demonstrated their time and talents on behalf of the organization. Additionally, their effective leadership in their respective areas has allowed for our continued sustainability and ensures that our chapter will continue to advance, advocate, and expand beyond our current capacity.
One of my goals and commitments as President was to strengthen our student chapter, and with Amber Hoffman as the chair of our University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Student Chapter, we have done just that. The student chapter has grown in membership and is now very actively involved as a viable student organization at UTA.
Another highlight for 2019 was the kick-off of our Mentoring Program. This initiative has been in the making for the past couple of years and continues to enhance the chapter’s offering of professional development opportunities.
Additionally, over the course of the last two years, the DFW Chapter has grown our social capital through partnerships with several regional organizations for various programs and events, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and the holiday celebration hosted by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA).
In closing, I’m most proud to have had the opportunity to serve as President of the most diverse board in the history of our chapter. As a diversity and inclusion professional, it’s been meaningful to serve in an organization that not only promotes diversity, but also demonstrates that across its membership and in leadership.
We’ve always been a solid organization that reflects the many facets and careers within the transportation field. WTS has always been a welcoming environment for those wanting to take on new leadership roles and opportunities. It’s this informal, strategic, but also organic growth that keeps me excited about our chapter’s continued growth and impact as we strive to continue the leadership and legacy of advancing women in the transportation industry.
Sincerely,
