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Advancing Women in Transportation. It grew steadily and the value of its programs to all professionals was recognized quickly. Founding Members:

Shirley B.

The Philadelphia Chapter of WTS was formed by twelve women on June 21, 1979, who worked for firms in Center City Philadelphia. Ackert
Joyce A. Campbell
Brenda T. Conway
Jean M. Corriveau
Karen Hardaker
Barbara Thomas Harder
Mary E. Mead
Susan L Neyhart
Janice Rubie
Linda E. Saris
Anne E. Treadway
Patricia M. Vrabel

06/17/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Daisy Jung
Drexel University
WTS Philadelphia Ally and Inclusion Scholarship

Get to know Daisy and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-daisy-jung

06/15/2026

Feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for your next move? Join us for a dynamic panel designed to navigate growth, change, and evolving demands. Through candid personal stories, our panelists will share how they’ve reset their careers, rebuilt momentum, and redefined success on their own terms. You’ll gain practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, protecting your energy, and staying motivated in a fast-paced industry.

Join us:
🕦 Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:00 - 6:00pm
📍 Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
One Penn Center
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1145
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Moderated by Katie Markowitz

Speakers include:
Angela Dixon
Jen Dougherty, AICP
Heather Martin, AICP
Vanessa Nedrick, PE, MSEM

Learn more and register at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/events/pressing-reset-recharging-your-career-and-mindset

06/15/2026

In addition to our local WTS Philadelphia Chapter, did you know that WTS also has International Region Councils? These geographically based councils connect members across multiple states and transportation modes while providing leadership opportunities for members to help influence important regional and industry conversations. The Northeast Region Council represents fifteen WTS chapters across the East Coast and Canada.

Our Philadelphia Chapter is currently represented on the Northeast Region Council Board by Erica Antoine, PE. Past representatives for the Philadelphia Chapter include Carol Rose, Megan Clayton and Patti Gibson May.

Learn more at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/meet-wts-philadelphia-northeast-region-council

05/27/2026

A major life event - whether it’s getting married, welcoming a child, changing careers, caring for aging parents, or preparing for retirement - can have a lasting impact on your financial future. In this engaging and practical presentation, we’ll walk through how to proactively plan for life’s biggest milestones, avoid common financial missteps, and make confident decisions during times of transition.

Join us:
🕦 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, June 10, 2026
📍 Urban Engineers

Speakers include:
Kirstie Holmes, President, CEO, and Managing Partner of Empower Mortgage Partners
Ty McGilberry, CEO and Managing Partner of Pegasus Financial Planning

Learn more and register at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/events/financial-roadmaps-every-milestone

05/26/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Jasmine Wallack
University of Pennsylvania
Sylvia L. Alston Graduate Scholarship

Get to know Jasmine and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-jasmine-wallack

05/21/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Laura Lenza
Villanova University
Suzanne Axworthy Undergraduate Scholarship

Get to know Laura and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-laura-lenza

05/12/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Julia Thornton
Rowan University
Suzanne Axworthy Undergraduate Scholarship

Get to know Julia and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-julia-thornton

05/06/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Rajni Anselm
Thomas Jefferson University
WTS Philadelphia Future of Transportation Scholarship

Get to know Rajni and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-rajni-anselm

WTS Philadelphia Scholarship: Student Spotlights: Phoebe Park | WTS 04/28/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Phoebe Park
Temple University
WTS Philadelphia Future of Transportation Scholarship

Get to know Phoebe and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-phoebe-park

WTS Philadelphia Scholarship: Student Spotlights: Phoebe Park | WTS WTS Philadelphia Scholarship: Student Spotlights: Phoebe Park

04/23/2026

WTS Philadelphia awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to support the next generation of transportation leaders.

✨ Meet our next featured recipient:
Isabel Mathew
MAST Community Charter School
WTS Philadelphia Transportation You H.S. Scholarship

Get to know Isabel and learn more about her at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-philadelphia-scholarship-student-spotlights-isabel-mathew

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Philadelphia, PA
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