Tampa Bay Chapter

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President's Message

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Hello WTS Tampa Bay,

I am both honored and excited to serve as your Chapter President for 2025 and 2026. WTS Tampa Bay is an organization I deeply care about, and I cannot wait to help guide its growth and success during my term.

Our chapter has made incredible strides in recent years, thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our members and supporters. Your passion for the transportation industry and commitment to advancing others in our field are truly inspiring. I am thrilled to see how our community continues to grow, and I hope you will continue supporting our mission to foster an inclusive environment for all who work in transportation. Whether it’s engaging on LinkedIn or attending our events, this chapter thrives because of each and every one of you.

Looking back at some of our highlights from last year, I would like to spotlight two events. First, we held our inaugural Strikes for Scholars fundraising event. Despite having to reschedule due to hurricanes, we raised an impressive $2,000 for our scholarship fund. Applications for these scholarships will open in late summer/early fall of 2025. We are thrilled to support the next generation of leaders in our industry! Secondly, our annual holiday party was a huge success. Despite the busy season, we had an amazing turnout to celebrate our community and honor our award recipients. We are excited to build on these events in the upcoming year and hope you can join us.

As we look ahead, our mission is to continue expanding this incredible network of professionals and to offer new opportunities and programs that benefit not only our members but the community as a whole. We are rolling out some new professional development and networking initiatives this year, alongside some of our beloved events. We are also exploring opportunities for collaboration with other WTS Florida Chapters and local professional organizations. Additionally, we are updating our communication systems with new email addresses and ways to connect – stay tuned for more details.

I am incredibly proud of how far we have come, and I am excited to work with all of you to continue driving this chapter forward. This organization is built for you, and your ideas and feedback are always welcome. Feel free to reach out to the board or to me directly if you would like to get involved, have questions, or just want to chat. Thank you for your continued support – together, let’s make 2025 our best year yet.

Brittany A. Bianco

WTS Tampa Bay Chapter President 

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