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WTS-Boston attracts, sustains, connects, and advances women’s careers to strengthen the transportation industry.

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Registration is now open for the WTS Northeast Regional Conference - Navigating the Northeast: Women at the Helm of Transportation Innovation!

Click below to learn more and register:
www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/imp...
Registration announcement for 2026 WTS Northeast Regional Conference. Blue gradient background with orange accent shapes. Text reads 'Registration is Open!' and invites attendees to explore topics critical to advancing the transportation industry in the Northeast Region. Conference details: February 6, 13, 20, 27 from 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual format. Bottom features compass logo with tagline 'Navigating the Northeast: Women at the Helm of Transportation Innovation' and WTS Northeast Region logo.
January 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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On Oct 18, 2025, the WTS-Boston Transportation YOU Committee held its 8th Annual Summit, partnering with Peabody Public Schools to host this year’s event at Higgins Middle School again! This event featured a wide range of transportation workshops. Read more: www.wtsinternational.org/news/2025-wt...
Group photo from the TYOU Summit showing approximately 20 young women and mentors posed in two rows in a school hallway. Most participants wear matching purple t-shirts with a logo. In the foreground is a large model bridge structure made from white materials (appearing to be FedEx boxes) supported by chains and mounted on cone-shaped bases. A whiteboard behind the group reads 'TYOU BEGINNING MIDDLE SCHOOL WTS at TYOU'. Bottom of image shows 'Recap: TYOU Summit' text and the WTS Boston logo with tagline 'Advancing women Advancing transportation'.
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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WTS-Boston announces the 2026 Board of Directors
Organizational chart showing the 2026 Executive Board and Directors at Large for WTS Northeast Region. Executive Board includes: President Sarah Bergman (WSP USA), Vice President Selma Mandzo-Preldzic (VHB, Inc.), Treasurer Jackie Carver (HDR), Secretary Ali Mattson (HNTB), and Past President Gina Solman. Directors at Large include: Stacey Rivera (Suffolk), Ali Love (STV), Seta Kalaijian (SMK), Kari Richards (HDR), Allison Sweeney (MBTA), and Marcia Kelly (Kleinfelder). Each position includes a professional headshot photo in a circular frame with orange border.
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Registration is now open for the WTS Northeast Regional Conference - Navigating the Northeast: Women at the Helm of Transportation Innovation!

The conference will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. every Friday in February.

Click below to learn more and register:
www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/imp...
Promotional graphic for the 2026 WTS Northeast Regional Conference with teal blue background and wave design. Large text reads 'Registration is Open!' followed by 'Join us as we explore topics critical to advancing the transportation industry in the Northeast Region.' Conference details shown in top right: February 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual. Bottom of image features a compass logo with text 'Navigating the Northeast: Women at the Helm of Transportation Innovation' and the WTS Northeast Region logo.
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Happy New Year from all of us at WTS-Boston!
Blue graphic with text that states WTS Boston wishes you a Happy New Year 2026. There is a white WTS Boston logo at the bottom right.
December 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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WTS-Boston 2025 in Photos: Thank you to all of our members, sponsors, volunteers, and speakers for an incredible year!

Check out our website to see more photos from the year! https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-boston-2025-photos
Collage of WTS-Boston year in review photos featuring six images: women at a panel discussion table, women socializing at an evening event, a large group photo at a WTS conference with attendees posing together, high school students in matching purple Transportation YOU t-shirts with their bridge-building projects, a group holding a WTS Boston Chapter award plaque, and young professionals networking at an event. Center image shows the WTS 45 Years Boston logo with '2025 Year in Review' text.
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Become a sponsor today! WTS-Boston is looking for local firms to support our mission to advance women in transportation in 2026.

Click below to read more: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/boston/corporate-partners
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2024 Sponsorship Applications WTS-Boston has opened our 2024 Sponsorship Program. Please click below for more information on becoming a sponsor in 2024. Become a 2024 Sponsor 2024 WTS-Boston Chapter Sponsors WTS-Boston would like to thank all of our 2024 Corporate Sponsors listed below.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we will spotlight some of our 400+ members!

On this Membership Monday, meet Sarah Bergman, Lead Professional, Civil Engineering at WSP USA, and WTS-Boston President!
WTS-Boston Celebrating 45 Years Membership Monday featuring Sarah Bergman. Photo shows woman with long blonde hair wearing a bright pink blazer, smiling while holding a certificate that reads 'WTS-Boston Member since 2008' with the WTS 45 Years logo. WTS-Boston Celebrating 45 Years member profile for Sarah Deschaine Bergman (she/her), Lead Professional Civil Engineering at WSP USA with 19+ years in the industry. Job description explains her work on complex transportation projects including rail, transit, site development, drainage, and utility systems. Photo shows large group of approximately 25 professionals posed together at a team gathering.
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Looking to meet people and get more involved with WTS-Boston? Want to learn more about the inner workings of WTS and contribute to the success of the Boston chapter? Join a committee!

Click here to learn more about the committees: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/boston/about/committees
Call for Committee Volunteers banner featuring the WTS logo with tagline 'Advancing women, Advancing transportation.' Image shows two professional women engaged in conversation at a networking event, one woman wearing a navy patterned dress smiling while speaking with another attendee.
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Check out WTS-Boston President's Message on our website here: https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-boston-presidents-message-0
Message from WTS-Boston President Sarah D. Bergman celebrating the chapter's 45th anniversary and reflecting on 2025 accomplishments. The document features the WTS Boston logo with tagline 'Advancing women, Advancing transportation' and includes a professional headshot of Sarah Bergman, a woman with blonde hair wearing a blue blouse, smiling at the camera.
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we will spotlight some of our 400+ members!

On this Membership Monday, meet Sarah Dennechuk LeGuelaff, PE, Deputy Director, Airfield Projects at Massport!
WTS Boston 45th anniversary Membership Monday spotlight for Sarah Dennechuk. Photo shows a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a burgundy dress and black blazer, holding a sign that reads 'WTS-Boston Member since 2006' at what appears to be a banquet hall event. WTS Boston member profile for Sarah Dennechuk LeGuelaff, PE, Deputy Director of Airfield Projects at Massachusetts Port Authority with 26 years in the industry. Text describes her role overseeing projects at Logan, Hanscom, and Worcester aviation facilities, covering all aspects of civil engineering. Large group photo shows approximately 40 people standing on an airport runway or tarmac. WTS Boston profile page showing three women networking at an evening event. Career highlight describes reopening Runway 15R-33L at Logan Airport two days before Thanksgiving 2023 after an unprecedented 100-day closure as a major team accomplishment. Interests outside work include running and watching her son play sports. WTS Boston member involvement summary for Sarah Dennechuk, member since 2006. Text lists leadership roles including various committee Co-Chair roles, Director at Large, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President, Advisory Board, and WTS-Boston Charitable Fund Secretary. Favorite event describes hosting the 2019 conference as President, introducing DOT-Secretary Pollack, and the ribbon cutting for Public Art at South Station. Photo shows two women posing together at a holiday event.
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we spotlight some of our favorite past events!

On this Throwback Thursday, we look back at many of the wonderful events WTS-Boston held throughout 2025.

What was your favorite event this year?
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The WTS-Boston Chapter held our annual Leadership Forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown to honor Abbie Goodman with this year's Leadership Award. Read all about it on our website! https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/event-recap-wts-boston-2025-leadership-forum
Event recap graphic for WTS Boston 2025 Leadership Forum featuring a speaker at podium addressing attendees in an elegant ballroom. Orange header displays 'WTS 45 Years Boston' logo. Text reads: 'The WTS-Boston Chapter held our annual Leadership Forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown to honor Abbie Goodman with this year's Leadership Award'
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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As 2025 winds down, please consider making a donation to the WTS-Boston Charitable Fund to support our scholarships! If you would like to make a donation, please email Sarah Dennechuk at [email protected] for further information.
Chalkboard with wooden frame displaying 'DONATE TO THE Scholarship Program' in white and yellow chalk lettering, with educational doodles including a graduation cap and mathematical symbols in the background.
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we will spotlight some of our 400+ members!

On this Membership Monday, meet Carrie Lavallee, Deputy Administrator/Chief Engineer at MassDOT!
WTS Boston 45th anniversary graphic featuring headshot of Carrie Lavallee in coral top against white background. Text reads 'Celebrating 45 Years! Carrie Lavallee - Membership Monday' with WTS Boston 45 Years logo at top. Purple and teal border design. WTS Boston member profile for Carrie Lavallee, MassDOT Deputy Administrator/Chief Engineer with 22 years in industry. Describes role applying engineering knowledge to real-world problems and making transportation safer. Includes group photo of transportation professionals at formal event. WTS Boston 45th anniversary spotlight showing Carrie Lavallee's involvement since 2011 in various leadership roles including Programs, Professional Development, Mentorship, Scholarships, Finance, and Advisory Board. Features two photos: one of her speaking at podium, another receiving Woman of the Year award with three colleagues. WTS Boston 45th anniversary member spotlight with purple border. Header 'Celebrating 45 Years!' Features 'Why WTS?' section describing relationships and support through WTS. Photo shows five women at networking event. Bottom section lists interests: traveling to national parks, synagogue volunteering, and Girl Scout troop leadership.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The application deadline for the 2026 WTS-Boston Transportation YOU High School Scholarship has been extended to Friday, December 19!

Click here to apply to the Transportation YOU High School Scholarship: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/boston/scholarships/scholarship-information
Header image featuring WTS (Women in Transportation Seminar) Boston logo and Transportation YOU logo on a teal and navy blue background. Main heading reads 'Transportation YOU High School Scholarship Applications' in large white text. An orange starburst-shaped badge in the center announces 'EXTENDED DEADLINE: 12/19'. Background shows high school students sitting in an auditorium or event space, engaged in conversation.
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we spotlight some of our favorite past events!

On this Throwback Thursday, we look back on a New Year's Reception from 2010! Each year, we ring in the new year at a wonderful event sometime near the beginning of the year.
WTS Boston 45 Years celebration - New Year's Reception from January 2010 showing group of five professionals smiling together at indoor event WTS Boston New Year's Reception January 2010 - Large group of professional women posed together in conference setting with branded backdrop banners visible WTS Boston New Year's Reception January 2010 - Speaker in gray suit addressing large audience of professionals gathered in conference room, standing at wooden podium
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Become a sponsor today! WTS-Boston is looking for local firms to support our mission to advance women in transportation in 2026.

Click below to read more:https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/boston/corporate-partners
WTS Boston 2026 Corporate Sponsorship flyer with logo and event photos. Lists four sponsorship tiers: Platinum ($7,000), Gold ($4,000), Silver ($2,500), Bronze ($1,500) with benefits including event tickets and recognition. Highlights 440+ members, 45 years of leadership, 30+ annual programs. Notes sponsors support scholarships, mentoring, and DEI initiatives. Includes 'SIGN-UP HERE!' call-to-action, QR code, and social media info at bottom.
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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❄️ Roads get plowed fast — sidewalks? Not so much.
Walkers, wheelchair users, and cyclists get left slipping or stuck at home, which isn’t just annoying — it’s an equity fail.
Full article + tips 👉 https://www.wtsinternational.org/news/wts-boston-dei-motion-winter-travel-and-accessibility
A diverse group of winter cyclists, including riders in high-visibility gear, pedal along a snow-lined urban park path under bare trees. A person in a yellow safety vest waves and smiles in the foreground. Text overlay reads “DEI-in-Motion: Winter Travel and Accessibility” with the WTS Boston 45th anniversary logo.
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we will spotlight some of our 400+ members!

On this Membership Monday, meet Hannah Jun, a Master's of Urban Planning candidate at Harvard Graduate School of Design!
Professional headshot of Hannah Jun, an Asian woman with shoulder-length black hair wearing a black blazer, smiling at the camera against a gray background. The image is framed with a yellow border and includes the WTS 45 Years logo and text reading 'Celebrating 45 Years!' at the top, with 'Hannah Jun' and 'Membership Monday' below the photo. Group photo of approximately 20 students and faculty members from Harvard Graduate School of Design gathered in a classroom, standing together and smiling at the camera. A whiteboard is visible on the wall behind them. The image has a yellow border with the WTS 45 Years logo at the top, along with Hannah Jun's biographical information including her role as Masters of Urban Planning Candidate at Harvard GSD, one year in the industry, and interests in running half marathons and knitting. Text slide with yellow border and WTS 45 Years logo celebrating their anniversary. The slide contains Hannah Jun's career highlight about her work at Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization on heat resilience and active transportation, her WTS membership details since 2025, her role as Co-President of the Harvard GSD Student Chapter of WTS, and her reasons for joining WTS to build a professional network while pivoting from a marketing career. Text and photo slide with yellow border and WTS 45 Years logo. The left side contains text describing a Boston Chinatown walking tour organized by the Harvard GSD WTS student chapter, which explored transportation and environmental justice history including the former Elevated Central Artery and the proposed Reconnecting Chinatown project. The photo shows tour participants gathered under the Chinatown Gate with traditional Chinese architecture and Chinese characters visible on the structure.
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we spotlight some of our favorite past events!
On this Throwback Thursday, we look back on a Diversity Expo and Luncheon.

Keep your eyes out for future programming to highlight M/W/DBE firms!
WTS Boston 45 Years celebration - Diversity Expo and Luncheon from October 2016 showing attendees networking at an exhibition table in an elegant venue with arched doorways WTS Boston 45 Years slide explaining the Diversity Expo and Luncheon as a Throwback Thursday feature, describing how the October Luncheon Seminar included an expo highlighting MBE, WBE, and DBE firms for attendees to learn about and interact with company employees and representatives WTS Boston Diversity Expo and Luncheon October 2016 - Wide view of luncheon room filled with attendees seated at round tables in a bright conference space with transportation-themed wall display WTS Boston Diversity Expo and Luncheon October 2016 - Three professional women standing together at an exhibition table with transportation-themed artwork visible on the wall behind them
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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As 2025 winds down, please consider making a donation to the WTS-Boston Charitable Fund to support our scholarships! If you would like to make a donation, please email Sarah Dennechuk at [email protected] for further information.
Chalkboard with wooden frame displaying 'DONATE TO THE Scholarship Program' in white and yellow chalk lettering, with educational doodles including a graduation cap and mathematical symbols in the background.
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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As we celebrate 45 years of WTS-Boston, we will spotlight some of our 400+ members!

On this Membership Monday, meet Judith Gibson-Okunieff, Construction Inspection & Roadway Design at Vermont Agency of Transportation!
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WTS-Boston!
Happy Thanksgiving greeting with colorful lettering on a dark teal background, featuring a group photo of ten professional women from WTS Boston gathered around a celebration cake with the WTS 40 Years logo. The women are dressed in business attire in various colors including pink, blue, gray, and beige. The message 'from all of us at WTS-Boston!' appears at the bottom, with the WTS 40 Years Boston logo in the top right corner.
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The 2026 WTS-Boston Chapter Awards nomination period is open. Award recipients will be announced in early 2026.

Click here to learn more and nominate: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/boston/awards
Nine professionally dressed individuals standing in a line on a stage in front of a dark curtain backdrop. Several people are holding crystal awards. The group includes one man in a gray suit with a purple tie, surrounded by eight women wearing various business attire including dresses and a yellow pleated skirt. The setting appears to be a formal awards ceremony or recognition event.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM