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Feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for your next move? Join us for a dynamic panel designed to navigate growth, change, and evolving demands.

Through candid personal stories, our panelists will share how they’ve reset their careers, rebuilt momentum, and redefined success on their own terms. You’ll gain practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, protecting your energy, and staying motivated in a fast-paced industry.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, balance, or your next big step, this session will leave you with actionable insights to help you recharge and move forward with purpose.

Learn from a Leader is a curated series for entry to mid-level professionals aimed to empower and inspire career development.

Panelists

Angela Dixon
TPA, Dept. of Streets, City of Phila.
Transportation Strategic Planning Director

Jen Dougherty, AICP
SEPTA
Manager, Real Estate Planning and Development

Heather Martin, AICP
WSP
Vice President

Vanessa Nedrick, PE, MSEM
RVE
Principal, Regional Manager, Water/Wastewater

Moderator:

Katie Markowitz, MBA
Urban Engineers, Inc.
Senior Environmental Project Manager

Date
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location
Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
One Penn Center
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1145
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Time
4:30-5:00 PM – Check-in & Networking
5:00-6:00 PM - Panel Discussion
6:00-6:30 PM - Q&A and Closing Remarks

Cost
FREE - WTS Philadelphia Members
$25 - Non-Members

$15 - Agency Representative
$15 - Full-time Undergraduate or Graduate Students 

RSVP By
Friday, June 19, 2025 by 5:00 PM

Questions
[email protected]

Notes:
Please indicate any dietary restrictions during the registration process.

There is limited space, if you register and can no longer attend, please notify [email protected]. Non-member, no shows will be charged $25

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