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Corporate Partner Feature: Women of Arcadis Drive Innovation and Leadership

At Arcadis, improving mobility and transportation in their communities has always been a vital part of what Arcadis does, and there has never been a better time to rethink and redesign transportation networks. Arcadis is focused on developing sustainable and innovative solutions to transform the way we move in and between our cities and improving quality of life by creating connected, sustainable travel that integrates existing infrastructure with new technologies.

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Arcadis believes diversity drives innovation and leadership and understands that to achieve this goal they must support an open and inclusive workplace that enhances diverse thinking at all levels of the organization. Therefore, they are committed to increasing the gender balance in their workforce and to supporting and encouraging women’s active participation in their projects, including their transportation projects, in California and across the country.

Currently, women at Arcadis are leading some of their largest teams and projects in California, including their Contract Solutions West practice, led by Christi Fu, the LA Metro Crenshaw project, managed by Lisa Jones, and the RCTC Railroad Canyon Road project, led by Janeen Obeid. Additionally, projects such as California High-Speed Rail are staffed by a large team of over 25 women. And without their pursuit team, including Jackie Berger, Stefanie Szoludko, and Catherine Washuk and their project administration team, including Sagrario Cross and Debbie Brannon, none of this work would be possible.

Arcadis also strongly supports the involvement of their staff in organizations like WTS that will advance their careers in transportation. Arcadis is a proud partner of many WTS chapters throughout the country, with members actively involved in over a dozen WTS chapters, including WTS-LA, where Christi Fu is the past Board Treasurer and current Secretary.

Arcadis values and recognizes the contribution women make across Arcadis. Embracing different viewpoints and experiences is a principle they put to work across the board. They are dedicated to finding and supporting talented people, no matter where they come from or who they are to achieve their very best from the moment they join and throughout their career at Arcadis.