CT Chapter Leadership
Voting Is Now Open!
The election for the 2027–2028 WTS Connecticut Chapter Officers is now open! All current WTS Connecticut members are encouraged to cast their votes before voting closes on November 10, 2026.
We are pleased to announce the candidates for the upcoming term:
- President: Steph Bogue, EIT, RSP1 | HNTB
- Vice President: Sarah Gendreau, EIT | HNTB
- Treasurer: Erika Lindeberg, PE, PTOE, RSP1 | Jacobs
- Secretary: Obesebea Aye-Addo | CTDOT
Voting is open to current WTS Connecticut members only. You may vote on the proposed slate or any write-in who is a WTS CT member. Please provide your name and email address when submitting your ballot for membership verification.
Voting Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to participate in the election and support the continued leadership of WTS Connecticut!
Current WTS Connecticut Election Slate (2026-2027)
President (To Elect)
Steph Bogue, EIT, RSP1
HNTB
Steph Bogue brings over six years of experience to their role as a transportation engineer at HNTB in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. They have a technical background in transportation design and analysis working within both highway and traffic disciplines. In addition to their work at HNTB, Steph currently holds the office role as Professional Development Manager where they strategically engage staff at all levels to actively participate in the transportation industry. They have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut.
Steph currently serves as the Vice President for WTS Connecticut and has been an active member within the organization since they joined the workforce in 2019. Their previous leadership roles within the chapter include serving as the Co-Chair and Chair of the Diversity & Membership Committee, Secretary, Treasurer, and Partner Program Liaison. Steph is passionate about bringing an intersectional lens to their work and integrating diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices into all aspects of their career.
Vice President (To Elect)
Sarah Gendreau, EIT
HNTB
Sarah Gendreau is a Rail & Transit Engineer at HNTB in Rocky Hill. Throughout her time, she has gained experience in track drainage and geometry design along with various concepts design plans ranging from truck parking to high speed rail.
Sarah is the current WTS CT Secretary and has been an active member of WTS CT since joining in 2022. Serving as the Secretary has been a rewarding experience and an insightful look into the collaboration and coordination of an organization.
Sarah graduated from Central Connecticut State University with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Outside of work, she enjoys playing disc golf, video games and spending time with friends and family.
Treasurer (To Elect)
Erika Lindeberg, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Jacobs
Erika is the Northeast Group Lead for Traffic and Highway Safety and a Senior Project Manager working in Jacob’s Wethersfield, CT office. She supervises traffic and highway safety engineers and is currently the traffic discipline lead for multiple projects as well as managing several highway safety projects. She is involved in business development and performs quality control and quality assurance for traffic engineering elements on multiple highway projects throughout the northeast. Prior to joining Jacobs in June 2022, she worked for 28 years at the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in various divisions including Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, Project Development as well as Research. Her latest role at CTDOT was as Principal Engineer managing the Traffic Operations and Safety Engineering units.
Over her career she has been a passionate people leader, mentoring many industry professionals and has also been providing various levels of support to transportation engineering projects. She learned early on that she had a desire to work in transportation engineering because of the impact it has on everyone. She has a MS in Civil Engineering with a transportation concentration and a BS in Civil Engineering both from the University of Connecticut. Erika is registered as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut and is certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Roadway Safety Professional (RSP1). She is a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Pedestrian Committee (ACH10) as well as a technical committee chairperson of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD). She is the treasurer of the Connecticut Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is the current secretary of the WTS CT Chapter.
Secretary (To Elect)
Obesebea N. Aye-Addo
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Obesebea N. Aye-Addo is a Transportation Engineer with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Division of Traffic Engineering, where she has 10 years of experience in traffic operations and transportation engineering. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering and is currently pursuing her Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Beyond her technical work, Obesebea is passionate about leadership, mentorship, professional development, and creating opportunities for the next generation. She currently serves as Secretary of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Connecticut Chapter, Co-Chair of the Leadership Committee for WTS-CT, and a member of the WTS-CT Mentorship Committee. Through these roles, she works to foster connections across the transportation industry, encourage emerging professionals to engage in leadership, and help build a stronger workforce.
Obesebea is particularly passionate about connecting people, creating pathways for professional growth, and giving back through mentorship and service. She believes that professional organizations play an important role in bridging the gap between today's transportation leaders and the next generation of professionals by providing opportunities to network, learn, lead, and make meaningful contributions to the industry.
Past-President (Immediate / Not Elected)
Katherine Hedberg-Klose
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Katherine Hedberg-Klose is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinating Engineer at the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). In her role, Katie coordinates with units in all Department Bureaus, with other State Agencies as well as the Council of Governments and Connecticut Municipalities. She is the co-chair of the Equity Sub-Committee of the Vision Zero Council and a board member on the ADA Coalition of Connecticut.
Some of her current responsibilities include updating CTDOT’s ADA Transition Plan, reviewing Technical Infeasibility applications and solving complex ADA design challenges. She also provides various ADA trainings for CTDOT employees, the regional planning organizations and municipalities. Katie is one of the primary contacts for individuals who need accommodations to access CTDOT services or are encountering accessibility barriers within the State Right-of-Way.
Katie graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with a minor in Architectural Engineering. Prior to joining CTDOT she worked in the private sector focused on Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning.
Katie volunteers her time serving nationally as the Chair on the Committee of Younger Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and as the Vice President of WTS Connecticut. She enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time outdoors. Katie lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut with her 3 golden retrievers, cat, and her husband Alex who is also a civil engineer.
Current WTS Connecticut Chapter Board of Directors (2024-2025)
President
Katherine Hedberg-Klose
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Katherine Hedberg-Klose is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinating Engineer at the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). In her role, Katie coordinates with units in all Department Bureaus, with other State Agencies as well as the Council of Governments and Connecticut Municipalities. She is the co-chair of the Equity Sub-Committee of the Vision Zero Council and a board member on the ADA Coalition of Connecticut.
Some of her current responsibilities include updating CTDOT’s ADA Transition Plan, reviewing Technical Infeasibility applications and solving complex ADA design challenges. She also provides various ADA trainings for CTDOT employees, the regional planning organizations and municipalities. Katie is one of the primary contacts for individuals who need accommodations to access CTDOT services or are encountering accessibility barriers within the State Right-of-Way.
Katie graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with a minor in Architectural Engineering. Prior to joining CTDOT she worked in the private sector focused on Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning.
Katie volunteers her time serving nationally as the Chair on the Committee of Younger Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and as the Vice President of WTS Connecticut. She enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time outdoors. Katie lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut with her 3 golden retrievers, cat, and her husband Alex who is also a civil engineer.
Vice President
Steph Bogue, EIT, RSP1
HNTB
Steph Bogue brings over six years of experience to their role as a transportation engineer at HNTB in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. They have a technical background in transportation design and analysis working within both highway and traffic disciplines. In addition to their work at HNTB, Steph currently holds the office role as Professional Development Manager where they strategically engage staff at all levels to actively participate in the transportation industry. They have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut.
Steph currently serves as the Vice President for WTS Connecticut and has been an active member within the organization since they joined the workforce in 2019. Their previous leadership roles within the chapter include serving as the Co-Chair and Chair of the Diversity & Membership Committee, Secretary, Treasurer, and Partner Program Liaison. Steph is passionate about bringing an intersectional lens to their work and integrating diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices into all aspects of their career.
Treasurer
Sarah Gendreau, EIT
HNTB
Sarah Gendreau is a Rail & Transit Engineer at HNTB in Rocky Hill. Throughout her time, she has gained experience in track drainage and geometry design along with various concepts design plans ranging from truck parking to high speed rail.
Sarah is the current WTS CT Secretary and has been an active member of WTS CT since joining in 2022. Serving as the Secretary has been a rewarding experience and an insightful look into the collaboration and coordination of an organization.
Sarah graduated from Central Connecticut State University with her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Outside of work, she enjoys playing disc golf, video games and spending time with friends and family.
Secretary
Erika Lindeberg, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Jacobs
Erika is the Northeast Group Lead for Traffic and Highway Safety and a Senior Project Manager working in Jacob’s Wethersfield, CT office. She supervises traffic and highway safety engineers and is currently the traffic discipline lead for multiple projects as well as managing several highway safety projects. She is involved in business development and performs quality control and quality assurance for traffic engineering elements on multiple highway projects throughout the northeast. Prior to joining Jacobs in June 2022, she worked for 28 years at the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in various divisions including Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, Project Development as well as Research. Her latest role at CTDOT was as Principal Engineer managing the Traffic Operations and Safety Engineering units.
Over her career she has been a passionate people leader, mentoring many industry professionals and has also been providing various levels of support to transportation engineering projects. She learned early on that she had a desire to work in transportation engineering because of the impact it has on everyone. She has a MS in Civil Engineering with a transportation concentration and a BS in Civil Engineering both from the University of Connecticut. Erika is registered as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut and is certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Roadway Safety Professional (RSP1). She is a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Pedestrian Committee (ACH10) as well as a technical committee chairperson of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD). She is the treasurer of the Connecticut Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is the current secretary of the WTS CT Chapter.
Immediate Past President
Lisa Slonus, PE
VN Engineers
Lisa is the Transportation Division Manager at VN Engineers. Lisa is registered as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut. She has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut and is pursuing a Dual Master’s in Engineering and Master of Business Administration from University of Hartford. She is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and has been the WTS CT President for the past two years. She is passionate about WTS CT’s mission to advance women in transportation.