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Happy Holidays, WTS Friends!
As 2022 comes to an end, I can’t help but look back and reflect on the year we’ve had. Take a look at some of the amazing events we hosted this year.
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January – Joint WTS/COMTO North Texas Event: State of TxDOT Address, with, Marc D. Williams, TxDOT Executive Director
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March – Spring Professional Development Event: "Defend Your Destiny" led by Destiny Wagner
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April – Lattes and Leadership at Coffeehouse Café in North Dallas, with Sindhu Avalokita, Vice President and Operations Leader for North Texas and Oklahoma at Jacobs
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May – Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet honoring our scholarship and award recipients, and the WTS International Conference in Seattle, WA
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June – Membership Mixer hosted at HNTB’s Fort Worth Office
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July – Joint WTS/APA Lagers and Leadership Program with speaker Sandy Wesch, PE, and exciting tour of the Bitter Sisters Brewery in Addison
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August – Presentation on Fort Worth's Capital Delivery Update and Transportation Bond Program from Lauren Prieur, City of Fort Worth Interim Director for Transportation and Public Works
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September – Fall Professional Development Event: "Strategic Networking" and "Speak So That You Are Heard" by Mary Lyons
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October – Fall Membership Mixer hosted by Burns & McDonnell; the WTS Arlington Student Chapter Mentorship Panel Discussion moderated by WTS Arlington Student Chapter President, Cinny Zhao; and the 20th Annual Golf Tournament at Cowboys Golf Club, raising over $30,000
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November - Annual Corporate Partners Reception, with special guest Brandye Hendrickson, TxDOT Deputy Executive Director; the WTS International Chapter Leadership Development in Kansas City, MO; and the Transportation You Event for Irma Rangel HS girls at DART Headquarters, with presentations, design of a complete street, headquarter tour, and meet & greet with DART CEO
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December – Diversity Recognition Luncheon at Pitman Hotel, with guest speaker Jannet Walker-Ford, WTS International Board Chair
When we say there is a lot going on at WTS, and there is something for everyone, we mean it! If you haven’t already, I really hope you plan to attend some of our fantastic events in 2023. What a great way to get involved, connect with your industry colleagues, and Advance Women: Advance Transportation.
Please don’t forget about our 2023-2024 WTS Greater DFW Scholarship Awards. The deadline is quickly approaching, and we need you to help spread the word about the amazing scholarship opportunities. Scholarship Application can be found at https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/greater-dallas-ft-worth/scholarships.
I wish you all a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!! As always, stay safe, take care of yourself and respect each other. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Caren Chambers, P.E.
President, Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
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TransportationYOU December Field Trip Highlights | |
We completed another successful TransportationYOU event with the amazing ladies at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Special thanks to DART for hosting us and setting up a wonderful and educational experience for all. There were so many diverse presentations by DART employees to educate the girls about transportation and planning opportunities, AI, Digital Twin, and local outreach. They had hands-on opportunities to experience Virtual Reality as well as designing their own complete street! To top off the day, Dee Leget gave the group a personal tour of DART Headquarters, and we also got to meet DART CEO, Nadine Lee. | |
Thank you to those who attended the 2022 Diversity Recognition Luncheon! | |
Our 2022 Diversity Recognition Luncheon was an absolute hit! We got to celebrate our local and regional women leaders in the transportation industry. The event featured Guest Speaker Jannet Walker-Ford who is the WTS International Board Chair. Thank you to all who attended to celebrate our local and regional leaders and champions of the transportation industry! | |
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2022 WTS Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
Scholarship Opportunities
To encourage women pursuing careers in transportation, the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of WTS awards local scholarships to graduate, undergraduate, community college, and high school students. These scholarships have been made possible through generous contributions from our corporate members.
Every year, the scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant’s specific transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Past applicants have backgrounds in civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, as well as urban planning, public policy, public safety, and emergency response. Any students that may be eligible for the scholarships should apply!
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Must be submitted
no later than Friday, December 16, 2022.
Questions:
Katelyn Heikkinen
BGE, Inc.
Phone: 972-464-4857
E-mail: kheikkinen@bgeinc.com
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