Join us for a panel discussion with women leaders in Maryland who are shaping the industry through major projects, leadership, and resilience.
The discussion will spotlight:
- Women’s leadership and career paths in the transportation industry.
- Current and past major projects and lessons learned.
- Professional challenges women face in leadership positions, including visibility and advancement.
- Strategies for supporting and retaining the next generation of women in transportation.
The panel features:
Haley Peckett, Deputy Director for Transportation Policy and Planning at Montgomery County Department of Transportation
Oluseyi Olugbenle, Deputy Director for Department of Public Works and Transportation at Prince Georges County and the 2025 WTS-DC Chapter Rosa Parks Leadership Recognitions Award Winner
Elizabeth Gordon, Assistant Deputy Administrator for Planning and Programming at the Maryland Transit Admini
stration (MTA)
This event will be moderated by Neela Babu, Director of the Office of Project Development and Delivery (OPDD) at the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
The event will be held at the Silver Spring Civic Center in the Great Hall South. Refreshments will be served.
Closest Metro Station is Silver Spring on the Red Line.
Paid parking is available at the Town Square Garage – 786 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Cancellations: If you have made a reservation but find you are unable to attend, you must cancel by Friday, August 21st at 5PM. If you need to cancel, please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible.
