Past Events
Oct. 2019 Luncheon
Oct. 15, 2019
John Chun and Sean Gamette from the engineering department at Port of Long Beach shared the port's new strategic plan and goals.
Break the Glass Ceiling
Aug. 29, 2019
In this members-only event, a panel of female city managers and public works directors spoke about the challenges working in a male-dominated industry.
July 2019 Luncheon
July 17, 2019
Stephanie Wiggins shared her vision as CEO of Metrolink, which includes a customer focus, embracing safety and modernizing business practices.
Mentoring Graduation
June 7, 2019
The 2018-19 Mentoring Program participants came together to celebrate and share their experiences with the program.
April 2019 Luncheon
April 17, 2019
OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson presented OCTA's proposed 2019-20 budget and provided updates on state and federal transportation funding.
Feb. 2019 Reception
Feb. 11, 2019
WTS-OC recognized newly-appointed OCTA Chairman Tim Shaw at its February reception. Shaw discussed OCTA's 2019 Board Initiatives at the event.
2018 Gala
Dec. 6, 2018
Our Diamond Celebration 30th annual awards and scholarships gala was a hit!
Sept. 2018 Luncheon
Sept. 19, 2018
Anne Mayer, Executive Director of RCTC, presented an overview of RCTC's 2018 and 2019 initiatives and programs.
Partners Reception
June 5, 2018
WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception featuring women leaders in transportation.
March 2018 Luncheon
March 14, 2018
During our March luncheon, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented a panel on their highway program updates.
Jan. 2018 Luncheon
Jan 17, 2018
Our January luncheon started the year with a panel discussion on the SB1 transportation funding bill.
Nov. 2019 Luncheon
Nov. 18, 2019
Caltrans District 7 Director John Bulinski discussed the future outlook of transportation in Southern California.
Gen Z STEM Event
Oct. 3, 2019
WTS-OC partnered with USC-METRANS to host a bridge building activity as part of its Gen Z STEM event.
Aug. 2019 Luncheon
Aug. 22, 2019
Dr. Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director of SBCTA provided an outlook for the agency's 2019 and 2020 initiatives and programs.
Mentee Orientation
July 12, 2019
Twenty-six enthusiastic mentees attended an orientation to kick-off the 2019-20 Mentoring Program.
Generations Training
June 4, 2019
At this members-only event, participants learned how generational mindsets differ in the workplace to better lead, manage and support each other.
March 2019 Luncheon
March 20, 2019
SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata discussed the association's new visionary plan for transportation in San Diego County.
Jan. 2019 Luncheon
Jan. 16, 2019
Three panelists explored the path forward for SB 1 and provided updates about their agencies' upcoming funding, policy and programs.
Oct. 2018 Luncheon
Oct. 17, 2018
Sean Gamette, Managing Director at the Port of Long Beach, addressed the port's capital program and planned improvements.
2018 Academy
August 2018
Over the first two weeks in August, 21 students representing 10 universities received an inside look at the transportation industry.
Mentoring Orientation
July 13, 2018
The Mentoring Program held an orientation event to provide mentees with an opportunity to meet one another.
May 2018 Luncheon
May 8, 2018
SBCTA Executive Direcotor Ray Wolfe presented about innovation within agencies.
Girls Engineering Day
Feb. 24, 2018
More than 125 girls attended the fourth annual Girls Engineering Day in Orange County to practice thinking like an engineer.
2017 Gala
Dec. 7, 2017
The 2017 gala was a record-breaking night, with more than 340 guests in attendance and over $7,000 received from the silent auction and raffle.
Mentee Workshop
Oct. 24, 2019
The Mentoring Program hosted a workshop for mentees with Mark Schaff from OCTA's Learning and Development.
Sept. 2019 Luncheon
Sept. 18, 2019
A panel comprised of LA Metro's Highway Program Team provided updates on their Measure R and Measure M highway projects.
Mentoring Kick-off
July 30, 2019
Mentee and mentor pairs met each other during the Mentoring Program's kick-off event, and identified goals they want to achieve throughout the year.
Partners Reception
June 18, 2019
WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception with special guests from Caltrans, Metrolink, OCTA and TCA.
May 2019 Luncheon
May 15, 2019
OC Public Works Director Shane Silsby provided an overview of his department's seven-year Capital Improvement Program.
Girls Engineering Day
Feb. 23, 2019
More than 100 girls attended the fifth annual Girls Engineering Day to learn more about the transportation industry.
Mentoring Event
Dec. 14, 2018
The Mentoring Program hosted a holiday event to give the program's mentees and mentors an opportunity to connect with each other before the new year.
Student Art Program
Oct. 12, 2018
WTS-OC introduced elementary school students to transportation through an art project.
Mentoring Kickoff
July 27, 2018
The Mentoring Program kicked off with 31 mentor/mentee pairs, consisting of 26 professional pairings and five student pairings.
June 2018 Luncheon
June 12, 2018
Hasan Ikhrata, SCAG Executive Director, spoke on the future of the transportation industry.
April 2018 Luncheon
April 16, 2018
Darrell Johnson, Orange County Transportation Authority CEO, presented on OCTA's Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget.
Feb. 2018 Luncheon
Feb 12, 2018
WTS-OC honored OCTA Chairwoman Lisa A. Bartlett during our February Luncheon.