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If you’ve been looking to get involved with an organization in your community that aligns with your passion, consider joining the WTS Philadelphia Chapter! You’ll join a community of over 300 transportation professionals who are passionate about making the industry more accessible to women. By becoming a member, you’ll gain access to:

  •  The international WTS organization with over 40,000 transportation professionals
  • Events and networking opportunities spanning all areas of transportation
  • Professional development opportunities including a mentorship program

For more information on the WTS Philadelphia Chapter membership, check out our webpage HERE! 

  • As of May 2026, WTS Philadelphia has 380 active members (which includes student members) in the Philadelphia Chapter. We are in the top five chapters internationally based on membership as of the May International Conference.

  • Leadership membership goals are to keep our membership above 350 active members and would love to hit 400 members!

A major component of the WTS Philadelphia Chapter is the committees and committee volunteers that support them. Committees span a variety of focus areas including Chapter Relations, Awards & Recognitions, and Student Outreach. Our Student Outreach chapter is made up of sub-committees with a focus on stimulating interest in transportation-related careers amongst students from elementary to college. One of those sub-committees is TransportationYou. TransportationYou (TrYou) is responsible for developing and implementing the Chapter’s Transportation You program which is designed to introduce girls between the ages of 13-18 to careers in transportation. TrYou is currently looking for volunteers, check out the section below for details on volunteering!

Become a volunteer with TrYou

TrYOU Event

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of women in transportation? The TrYOU program is seeking mentors for our high school mentoring initiative, which empowers young women to explore careers in engineering, planning, architecture, and other transportation-related fields. As a mentor, you’ll travel within Greater Philadelphia to attend outreach events during the school year and participate in mentor meetings to plan various events. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of leaders while also making connections with your peers in the transportation industry. 

Mentor Responsibilities per school year*: 

  • Attend 3 in-person outreach events in the Greater Philadelphia area
  • Attend 2 in-person mentor meetings in the City of Philadelphia 
  • Be able to work in small groups with elementary, middle, and high school-aged girls on transportation and engineering-related activities 
  • Have an open mind! 

*Please note the school year runs from September to June. Events typically will require about 2-3 hours of volunteer time during the school day or Saturday mornings.

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“In a male-dominated field lacking in female peers and role models, organizations and events such as TrYOU and the Capital Summit make a major difference in a young woman feeling capable and supported. Having the chance to now help lead a program that I was once a mentee in is a unique opportunity for me to be that role model for students who find themselves in a situation similar to myself not all that long ago. I hope to replicate the safe space and like-minded community for pursuing your goals that was created for me through the dedication of time by others," said Madelyn Marquardt.

For more information or to get involved with TrYOU, reach out to Madelyn ([email protected]).