The purpose of this team is to create a space for younger professionals and students to connect and network with more experienced transportation professionals, and learn about different transportation topics and opportunities. It can often be intimidating for younger people to get actively involved in organizations and this team will work to bridge the gap between younger and senior transportation officials and encourage young professionals to become active within the committee and beyond. This team will work with the AME20 WTS Partnership Team, as well as other TRB Young Member Councils and Subcommittees to facilitate mentoring and the exchange of ideas and opportunities. Potential ideas include hosting webinars with senior transportation professionals to help build professional development and networking skills, organizing networking opportunities at the TRB Annual Meeting and other committee functions, among other opportunities.
Email Brittney Gick (b-gick@tti.tamu.edu) or Victoria Deguzman (victoriv@price.usc.edu) if you are interested in getting involved!