The Philadelphia Chapter of WTS was formed by twelve women on June 21, 1979, who worked for firms in Center City Philadelphia. It grew steadily and the value of its programs to all professionals was recognized quickly.

With over 100 women and men as current members, the Philadelphia Chapter represents consulting firms, railroads, transit authorities, ports, equipment suppliers, motor carriers, paratransit and specialized transportation providers, and public and quasi-public agencies. The chapter reaches beyond the City limits and across state lines to include members in numerous Delaware Valley locations.

Founding Members

Shirley B. Ackert
Joyce A. Campbell
Brenda T. Conway
Jean M. Corriveau
Karen Hardaker
Barbara Thomas Harder
Mary E. Mead
Susan L Neyhart
Janice Rubie
Linda E. Saris
Anne E. Treadway
Patricia M. Vrabel

- Chapter Highlights -

• 1979 Founding Year
• 1980 Incorporation Year
• 1981 Hosted National Conference
• 1989 Tenth Anniversary Celebration - Honored guests Cheryl Y. Spicer and Carmen E. Turner
• 1995 Hosted National Conference
• 1996 Initiated "WTS on the Road" to increase chapter prominence
• 1999 20th Anniversary Celebration - honored guest Nuria Fernandez, Administrator, FTA
• 2002 Presented the first Milestone Award to Faye Moore, General Manager, SEPTA
• 2003 Introduced Mentoring Program