WTS CT Fall 2021 Newsletter

Getting Involved

Scholarship Award Applications

Membership Spotlight How long have you been a member of WTS? I joined WTS in the fall of

meone home who is always excited to see you! I have three golden retrievers, Roxie (4 years old), Denali (9 mon- ths), Rosie (11 weeks), and one tabby cat Teddy (4 years old). Our first golden Acadia (pictured) passed away in a collar related accident in January 2021, please check out break-away collars for your pets. What is your favorite part about working in transpor- tation? After a project is comple- te and built, I always enjoy hearing comments from the public when they notice the difference in their commu- nity! Who or what inspires you? Brianna Maljanian, CTDOT, has always inspired me to be my best self. She was my mentor while we attended Worcester Polytechnic Ins- titute (WPI... Go Tech!) and we were in the same sorority, Alpha Phi. To this day we still talk, and both serve on the CT Society of Civil Engineers board!

2016! WTS is a great organi- zation that promotes women in transportation. It has a wide reach of members in- cluding engineers, planners, administrators, managers, legislators, and the public! What does a typical work- day look like for you? Working with my team on various traffic impact studies and corridor studies. Do you have any influences - whether that be a person, place, or experience - that sparked your interest in the transportation field? Interning with the BL Com- panies CTDOT CLE team sparked my interest into the transportation field. I enjo- yed working closely with the DOT and other consultants reviewing plans, reports and conducting field visits. What’s one thing you can’t live without and why? I couldn’t live without my fur-babies. No matter what kind of day you have, you always know there is so-

Name: Katie Klose, RSP1 Title: Project Engineer Company: BL Companies WTS Connecticut Treasurer CSCE Younger Members Group President ASCE Committee on Younger Members - - - - - -

We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2021 WTS Scholarship Awards applications! WTS Connecticut awards high school through graduate program scholarships to women who are pur- suing careers in transportation. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant’s spe- cific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Applica- tions are due on December 1, 2021 -- more information can be found here.

What is one tip you would give to someone in our in- dustry? Don’t underestimate your value on a team and speak up when you have an idea to share. How do you enjoy your time outside the office? I enjoy traveling and being outdoors! My husband, fa- ther-in-law and I started sec- tion hiking the Appalachian Trail with a goal of hiking the entire trail.

For additional information, please contact Shivani Mahajan and Karina Massey

There are still two days left (Oct. 14 and 21) of the Virtual TMS and there’s still time to register! Register here

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