WTS Greater Chicago Chapter

The WTS 2024 Greater Chicago Innovative Transportation Solutions Award celebrates the team of ladies leading the challenges of the 75th Street - CIP with the CREATE Program Chicago!  We are seeking nominations for 2025! Send names of deserving organizations to [email protected]. #WeAreWTS

Join your fellow WTS Greater Chicago Chapter members for a picnic at Millennium Park on Thursday, August 8th. Meet us on the lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion with a blanket and a beverage of your choice before enjoying the music of Corinne Bailey Rae and Terrace Martin, as part of the City's Summer Concert Series. Members are encouraged to bring your interns for an evening of fun and networking before the summer wraps up! New and prospective members interested in learning more about WTS and its chapter committees are welcome to meet at 5:00 pm for socializing! Registration is encouraged so that we have an accurate headcount for snacks provided by WTS! https://lnkd.in/gkTRJaWV

On July 14th, WTS friends and family gathered for an exciting day of tailgating and baseball at the Chicago White Sox game! If you’re interested learning more about WTS, join us on August 8th for our annual summer membership event at Millennium Park. https://lnkd.in/d9RK-HQz

The WTS 2024 Greater Chicago Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award celebrates Katanya E. R. and her continued dedication to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural awareness within our industry!  We are seeking nominations for 2025! Send names of deserving organizations or individuals to [email protected]. #WeAreWTS

On Monday, July 1st, the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter hosted “Lessons in Leadership: From the Illinois General Assembly and Beyond.” The panel included Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Ed.D. (State Senator (49th District), 2013-2020) and Tollway Board Director Karen Mcconnaughay (State Senator (33rd District), 2013-2018; Kane County Board Chair, 2004-2012) and was moderated by Julie Hamos (State Representative (18th District), 1999-2010). Our speakers shared more about how their experience in the General Assembly informed how they approach transportation decision making in their current leadership roles, and shared more about their experience negotiating, building consensus, and advancing regional transportation priorities. Thank you to all who joined us for this discussion

Join us for an insightful panel discussion with local leaders on Monday, July 1st! The WTS Greater Chicago Chapter invites you to attend a panel event featuring two former IL State Senators, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Ed.D. and Tollway Board Director Karen Mcconnaughay.The panel will be moderated by former IL State Representative Julie Hamos. The event will be held at The Gage in downtown Chicago and will include lunch. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/g2eZUA9v

Had a wonderful time celebrating our WTS Greater Chicago Chapter scholarship winners yesterday, it was great to hear of all of the amazing things they are doing!

On Wednesday, May 8th, Michael Baker International hosted Transportation YOU’s female high school students from Prosser Career Academy for a WTS Career Day. Students learned from practicing engineers representing Bridges, Roadway, Water Resources, and Business Development. Students were excited to engage in a hands-on activity for a bridge building competition. Thank you Michael Baker International, Mary Lou Kutska, PE SE, Yashna Chandran, P.E., Amanda Melendez, EIT, MS, and Esmeralda S. for planning a wonderful event for these students.   Are you interested in getting involved with WTS’ mentoring program, Transportation YOU, which offers female high school students an introduction to careers in the transportation industry? For more information, email Ann Ammash (Wallenmeyer), PE and Lissa Sweeney at [email protected].

There's still time to RSVP for our 2023-2024 Scholarship Event on June 4th! Registration will be closing midweek. https://lnkd.in/gnmfSjzV

Celebrate our 2023-2024 Scholarship Award Winners on Tuesday, June 4th at Oak Park's historic Pleasant Home! This event will honor our local scholarship recipients and will include a night of networking and will include members of our Advisory Board presenting each winner. Registration is limited, so please RSVP. https://lnkd.in/gnmfSjzV