Women's Transportation Seminar Executive and Leadership Team

Soheila Saeidi, the President of WTS at Women's Transportation Seminar, directs the overarching strategic vision and operational execution for the organization. This leadership role involves guiding the advancement of women within the transportation industry, ensuring the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity across all initiatives. Saeidi oversees the expansion and effectiveness of the global network, which comprises over 9,000 members. The focus remains on attracting, sustaining, and connecting women's careers to bolster the transportation sector's strength. This involves fostering professional development, technical education, and robust networking opportunities through local and international chapters. Soheila Saeidi ensures alignment with the core mission of empowering members and driving industry-wide progress. The President of WTS also spearheads initiatives that inspire and empower members through various events, including conferences and summits, solidifying the organization's impact.

Katy Hews, the President at Women's Transportation Seminar, drives the strategic direction and operational framework for the organization's mission. This executive position focuses on advancing women in the transportation industry by championing diversity, inclusion, and equity. Hews oversees the cultivation of a strong professional development pipeline, technical education programs, and extensive networking opportunities for over 9,000 members globally. The President ensures that the organization effectively attracts, sustains, and connects women's careers, thereby strengthening the entire transportation sector. Katy Hews leads the coordination of key events, such as conferences and summits, designed to inspire and empower members. This leadership role is critical in maintaining the organization's commitment to fostering career growth and enhancing the industry's talent pool through dedicated support and strategic initiatives.

Beth DeAngelo, the WTS Greater York Chapter President and WTS International Advisory Board Member at Women's Transportation Seminar, spearheads regional chapter initiatives while contributing to global strategy. This dual role involves leading the Greater York Chapter's operations, ensuring the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity within that specific geographic area. De Angelo also provides critical insights and guidance to the WTS International Advisory Board, influencing the organization's broader objectives. The focus is on enhancing professional development, technical education, and networking opportunities for members in the region, aligning with the international mission. Beth DeAngelo's leadership ensures the chapter effectively attracts, sustains, and connects women's careers to strengthen the local and broader transportation sector. This executive actively participates in events and programs designed to inspire and empower members, reinforcing the organization's impact.

Jeannie Lee, the President, County Chapter (Orange) at Women's Transportation Seminar, directs the localized strategic execution and operational activities for the Orange County chapter. This leadership position is dedicated to advancing women within the transportation industry at a regional level, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and equity. Lee oversees the chapter's efforts to provide essential professional development, technical education, and networking opportunities to its members. The objective is to attract, sustain, and connect women's careers, thereby contributing to the strength of the transportation sector within the Orange County area and beyond. Jeannie Lee ensures the chapter's programs and events effectively inspire and empower members, fostering a supportive environment for career growth. This role is vital in translating the international organization's mission into tangible regional impact.

Laura Friello, the Chapter President at Women's Transportation Seminar, leads the strategic implementation and operational management for a specific chapter. This executive role is committed to advancing women in the transportation industry through the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity within the chapter's sphere of influence. Friello directs the chapter's initiatives focused on delivering valuable professional development, technical education, and networking opportunities to its membership. The core aim is to attract, sustain, and connect women's careers, thereby reinforcing the transportation sector's overall capacity and talent pool. Laura Friello ensures that chapter activities and events are designed to inspire and empower members, fostering a dynamic environment for career progression and industry engagement. This leadership ensures the chapter effectively supports the international organization's mission at a local level.