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Save the Dates for Upcoming Programs!
St. Croix River Crossing Boat Tour
Wednesday, July 22nd
Stillwater
Accessibility Program: Tara McBride (MnDOT) and Kristin Jornby (Olmsted Plan)
Wednesday, August 13th
Location TBD
Book Club: 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking'
Friday, Sept. 18th
St. Paul
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd
Minneapolis
Visit our Events page for more information including registration.
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Job Postings
Help us spread the word about available positions by sending new posting information to Laura Eash.
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Corporate Partners
Thank you to our 2015 corporate partners:
Stantec
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
HDR, Inc.
AECOM
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Braun Intertec
HR Green
SRF Consulting
SEH, Inc.
Parsons Brinckerhoff
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Pierce Pini & Associates, Inc.
Professional Engineering Services, Ltd.
Rani Engineering
Stonebrooke
See your name here, and support the advancement of women in transportation! For more information about becoming a corporate partner, visit our website.
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Has your email address changed?
Please email Kathleen Mayell with your new address and don't forget to update your email address with WTS International as well.
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2015 WTS MinnesotaBoard of DirectorsPresident
Vice President
Secretary
Past President
Programs Co-Director
Development Director
Special Events Director
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2015 WTS Minnesota
Advisory Board
Donna Allan
WTS Past President
Laura Amundson
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Kristin Asher
City of Richfield
Gina Baas
Center for Transportation Studies
Debra Brisk
Hennepin County
Biz Colburn
WTS Past President
Sandy Cullen
University of Minnesota
Margaret Donahoe
Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Mary Gute
CH2M HILL
Judy Hollander
Hennepin County
Ann Johnson
P.E. Services
Wanda Kirkpatrick
Metropolitan Council
Connie Kozlak
Metropolitan Council
Jessica Laabs
Kimley-Horn & Associates
Stephanie Malinoff
Center for Transportation Studies
Scott McBride
MnDOT
Laurie McGinnis
Center for Transportation Studies
Dan Meyers
URS
Amber Nord
Isthmus Engineering
Lisa Raduenz
Olsson Associates
Dawn Spanhake
Center for Transportation Studies
Amy Vennewitz
Metropolitan Council
Charleen Zimmer
Zan Associates
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President's Column
Dear WTS Members and Friends,
If you want to get excited about transportation and the power of you (women AND men), attend a WTS Annual Conference.
The 2015 conference was 2.5 days of Chicago transportation system tours and sessions from relationship building to securing transportation funding, followed by evening receptions and networking opportunities. Inspiring speakers abound, in panel discussions as well as addresses by the likes of the real Erin Brockovich; Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, the first African American female combat pilot; and even U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx himself. If you're a little skeptical and are wondering whether these are big names with little substance, let me assure you:
If your heart and soul can handle more fun than what the conference already offers, get nine other members of WTS Minnesota to go with you. I'm not even sure it matters who the nine are. They might just all be that cool. (Sorry to my nine new best friends, but I think it's possible you're not unique in this sense, since I really didn't hand pick you.) Really, start making plans, get it into your training budgets for next year. Or better yet, start getting involved and get an edge on the competition for next year's travel grants.
This is my seventh year on the board of WTS Minnesota and my first time attending the Annual Conference. In the words of Julia Roberts in her other classic role: Big mistake. Big. Huge. [I have to go shopping now.]
Have a safe and happy summer!
HunWen Westman
President, WTS Minnesota
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Corporate Partner Spotlight: HDR
WTS Minnesota would like to thank HDR, Inc. for being a 2015 Advocate-Level Partner. Giving at WTS MN's highest partnership level, HDR has contributed to the success of WTS programs, scholarships, and educational opportunities in 2015. Please take a minute to learn more about HDR in Minnesota and why they support WTS MN.
MN Office Locations
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Thief River Falls
Transportation Services Offered
Planning, roads, bridges, traffic, design-build, tunnels, transit, rail, value engineering and risk assessment/management, noise and vibration analyses, NEPA, etc.
Website
www.hdrinc.com
Why HDR Supports WTS MN
"HDR employs 8,500 people in more than 200 locations worldwide, of which 32% are women and 18% minorities. We believe strongly in WTS' mission." -- Matt Kocourek, Marketing Coordinator, HDR
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Successful Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by WTS MN, NCITE and ITS MN
Thank you to the many members and friends who joined WTS MN, NCITE and ITS MN for a joint scholarship fundraiser on Monday, June 8 at Tin Whiskers Brewing Company in St. Paul. The night was a great success in building scholarship programs with $1,370 raised, as well as a fun evening of socializing and networking with colleagues and friends.
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WTS Minnesota at the Annual Conference
Front row, from left: Kristin Petersen, HunWen Westman, Katie Caskey and Hannah Pritchard. Back row, from left: Lyssa Leitner, Andrea Arnoldi, Laura Eash, Nikki Farrington, Becky Alper and Michelle Julius.
Mandi Spradling received her award from WTS International.
Several WTS MN members went on a Divvy bike share tour on the last day of the conference.
Thank you to WTS International for the above photos. Click here to see more photos from the conference.
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Recap: May Program
At the May program, WTS members had the opportunity to meet and talk with Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck. They discussed various topics including projects members are currently working on, the legislative session, and recent activities at the Met Council. Connie Kozlak, a long-time WTS member and the transportation planning manager at the Metropolitan Council, then gave a presentation about the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. Connie highlighted the components of the plan that are new this year and how this plan differs from those made previously. Members then asked questions about inputs, methodologies, outcomes, and how the plan may look different in the future. It was a great morning for networking, learning, and supporting women in the transportation industry!
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April Advancing Women Happy Hour Celebration
Approximately 25 people joined in on the gathering for Nancy Daubenberger and Bev Farraher at the Red Cow in St. Paul. Nancy was appointed the Director of Engineering Services Division in December 2014, and Bev accepted the role of Acting State Bridge Engineer and Director of the MnDOT Bridge Office in February 2015.
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Annual Report
The 2014 Annual Report is now available from WTS International.
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TYOU Update
Planning for next year's TYOU program has begun. Please contact Lisa Rasmussen if you are interested in the program, would like to join the TYOU committee or have questions!
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Congratulations to Anna Potter, who now works with Kimley-Horn as a Planner!
Congratulations to Ashley Ver Burg, who recently joined HDR as a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist!
WTS MN Membership Director Kathleen Mayell and her family welcomed Rohan Kane Singh Mayell on May 2nd!
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Have member news to share? Send in snippets about job changes, life milestones, and other accomplishments to Laura Eash so we can keep track of and recognize our colleagues!
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