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Event Recap: WTS Boston October 2025 Luncheon Seminar

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the WTS-Boston Chapter hosted its October Luncheon Seminar, Navigating Municipal Transportation, at the UMass Club in Boston. The event brought together professionals from across the public and private sectors for a lively discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing municipal transportation today.

WTS-Boston President Sarah Bergman opened the luncheon by welcoming guests, recognizing the chapter’s generous corporate sponsors, and previewing upcoming 2025 events and programs.

Photo of Moderator and Panelists with WTS-Boston leadership Sarah Bergman (WSP) and Selma Mandzo-Preldzic (VHB). Left to right: Selma, Lisa Chandler (City of Beverly), Sarah, Julia Campbell (City of Boston), Cassandra Gascon (MassDOT), Brad Rawson (City of Somerville), Brooke McKenna (City of Cambridge), taken on October 15, 2025 at the UMass Club in Boston.

The session featured a panel discussion moderated by Cassandra Gascon (MassDOT) with four distinguished municipal transportation leaders:

  • Brooke McKenna, City of Cambridge
  • Lisa Chandler, City of Beverly
  • Julia Campbell, City of Boston
  • Brad Rawson, City of Somerville

Together, the panelists reflected on how the municipal transportation landscape has evolved in recent years. They highlighted growing interest in active transportation projects, the increasing accessibility of design resources, and innovative approaches to collaborating with consultants to meet shifting transportation needs.

The conversation also explored how municipal teams can sustain motivation and manage workloads in the face of limited staffing and resources. Panelists shared thoughtful insights on avoiding burnout—including staying mission-driven, celebrating small wins, standardizing design and operational processes, and investing in leadership development.

WTS-Boston extends sincere thanks to the Programs Committee for planning and executing this successful event, with special recognition to:

  • Event Champions: Olivia Mobayed (MBTA) and Leah Grodstein (City of Cambridge)
  • Committee Co-Chairs: Julie Goldberg (BSC Group) and Lisa Juan (Kimley-Horn)
  • Board Liaison: Kari Richards (HDR)

Their hard work continues to support WTS-Boston’s mission of advancing women in the transportation industry through education, networking, and professional growth.

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