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The Special Events committee organized and hosted our Annual Gala. This annual event honors women who are leaders in the transportation industry and who have reached the highest levels in their chosen field. In addition scholarships are presented to students who intend to pursue a career in transportation. In 2024 we honored Veronica Vanterpool Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration as Woman of The Year. She was introduced by Meera Joshi NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations. Scholarships were awarded to nine exceptional young women pursuing education in the field of transportation.

The Business Diversity committee partnered with the Small Business Association to host a five-part webinar series designed to provide valuable information and resources on topics such as funding opportunities securing government contracts selling to the global market and much more. Additionally the Business Diversity Committee hosted a WMSDBE Expo which provides an opportunity to WMSDBE businesses to showcase their companies as well as a forum for networking and exploring future teaming opportunities with area transportation firms.

Board initiated events and oversight; College Outreach; Communications; Glass Ceiling Committee; Membership Committee; Mentoring Program; Scholarship Committee; Transportation You High School STEM program; Young Professionals Committee; Committee chair appreciation; and Contributions to the WTSI Foundation.