WTS ORANGE COUNTY

Gene Hernandez, Chair of OCTA’s Board of Directors for 2023, shared the 2023 Board Strategic Initiatives and his vision for OCTA.

WTS-OC hosted a virtual panel discussion discussing insights on public and private sector careers in transportation. 

WTS-OC hosted an informative panel update from Metro’s Highway Program
leaders. 

WTS-OC held an event for alumni of the scholarship program to catch-up and discuss various educational and professional development opportunities.

WTS-OC hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 2021-22 Mentoring Program participants. 

WTS-OC hosted a reception featuring TCA Board Chairs Peggy Huang and Will O'Neill, who shared their vision for the Agencies in 2022. 

WTS Orange County united together again this year to fundraise a record-breaking $75,000 for our student scholarships program. 

A panel of leaders from Metro's Highway Program team provided updates on how potential policy changes may impact Metro's project delivery efforts. 

Chief Sustainability and Revenue Management Officer Samantha Bricker shared updates about the Los Angeles World Airports. 

The Chairs of the TCA boards shared insights about serving in leadership roles and their visions for the future of transportation in O.C. 

WTS-OC honored its 2020 Scholarship and Industry Award Winners and looked back to celebrate all that we've accomplished this tumultuous year.

Thanks to everyone who made our 31st annual gala a success! 

John Chun and Sean Gamette from the engineering department at Port of Long Beach shared the port's new strategic plan and goals. 

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.

Stephanie Wiggins shared her vision as CEO of Metrolink, which includes a customer focus, embracing safety and modernizing business practices. 

The 2018-19 Mentoring Program participants came together to celebrate and share their experiences with the program.

OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson presented OCTA's proposed 2019-20 budget and provided updates on state and federal transportation funding. 

WTS-OC recognized newly-appointed OCTA Chairman Tim Shaw at its February reception. Shaw discussed OCTA's 2019 Board Initiatives at the event. 

Our Diamond Celebration 30th annual awards and scholarships gala was a hit!

Anne Mayer, Executive Director of RCTC, presented an overview of RCTC's 2018 and 2019 initiatives and programs.

WTS-OC and Caltrans District 12 presented a joint program.

WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception featuring women leaders in transportation.

During our March luncheon, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented a panel on their highway program updates.

Our January luncheon started the year with a panel discussion on the SB1 transportation funding bill.

The 8th Annual Girls’ Engineering Day was hosted by WTS-OC, in partnership with Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) at Dale Junior High School.

WTS-OC hosted a panel update by leaders of Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles to discuss the ports' various improvement initiatives.

WTS-OC hosted an informative presentation by public works leaders from three of Orange County's largest cities. 

WTS-OC hosted its first-ever forum for moms and those considering being moms on navigating motherhood while working in the transportation industry.

OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson provided an overview of the agency's proposed FY 2022-23 budget and Measure M program. 

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, WTS-OC partnered again with Anaheim Union High School District to host Girls' Engineering Day.

Sean Gamette, P.E., Managing Director of Engineering Services for the Port of Long Beach updated attendees on the Port's Capital Program. 

Public works leaders from the cities of Anaheim, Irvine and Yorba Linda shared how the plan to continue advancing their capital improvement programs.

OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson and Deputy CEO Jennifer L. Bergener provided updates on the Next 10 Delivery Plan, sustainability initiatives and DEI efforts.

OCTA Chairman Andrew Do shared the agency's 2021 Board and CEO Initiatives that will help guide OCTA throughout the year. 

More than 140 girls attended the annual Girls Engineering Day to learn more about the various aspects of the transportation industry.

Caltrans District 7 Director John Bulinski discussed the future outlook of transportation in Southern California. 

WTS-OC partnered with USC-METRANS to host a bridge building activity as part of its Gen Z STEM event.

Dr. Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director of SBCTA provided an outlook for the agency's 2019 and 2020 initiatives and programs.

Twenty-six enthusiastic mentees attended an orientation to kick-off the 2019-20 Mentoring Program. 

At this members-only event, participants learned how generational mindsets differ in the workplace to better lead, manage and support each other.

SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata discussed the association's new visionary plan for transportation in San Diego County.

Three panelists explored the path forward for SB 1 and provided updates about their agencies' upcoming funding, policy and programs. 

Sean Gamette, Managing Director at the Port of Long Beach, addressed the port's capital program and planned improvements.

Over the first two weeks in August, 21 students representing 10 universities received an inside look at the transportation industry.

The Mentoring Program held an orientation event to provide mentees with an opportunity to meet one another.

SBCTA Executive Direcotor Ray Wolfe presented about innovation within agencies.

More than 125 girls attended the fourth annual Girls Engineering Day in Orange County to practice thinking like an engineer.

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.

WTS-OC hosted Adnan Maiah, PhD, PE, PMP, Deputy District Director for Caltrans District 12, to share an update on 
District 12's Capital Program.

The Mentoring Committee held a Halloween-themed Mentor/Mentee Mingle. 

WTS-OC hosted an evening cruise through Newport Harbor to unwind with industry leaders and colleagues, and recognize Corporate Partners. 

Nardy Khan, Deputy Director of Infrastructure Programs at OC Public Works, provided updates on the agency's Capital Improvement Program. 

WTS-OC hosted an event featuring leaders from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. 

WTS-OC hosted a virtual reception to welcome Mark A. Murphy, Chair of OCTA's Board of Directors for 2022. 

WTS-OC's Virtual Fundraiser was a huge success! We were able to achieve our goal of being able to award $75,000 for student scholarshipsthis year.

WTS-OC hosted a fun and informative reunion with several of its scholarship alumni. 

Ray Wolfe, Otis Greer and Tim Watkins from SBCTA shared how the authority advanced several key initiatives during the pandemic. 

Newly-appointed California Transportation Commissioner Michele Martinez was WTS-OC's special guest during the first virtual luncheon of 2021.

WTS-OC hosted a panel of prominent female leaders in the construction industry at the Construction Institute Summit. 

The Mentoring Program hosted a workshop for mentees with Mark Schaff from OCTA's Learning and Development.

A panel comprised of LA Metro's Highway Program Team provided updates on their Measure R and Measure M highway projects.

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.

WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception with special guests from Caltrans, Metrolink, OCTA and TCA.

OC Public Works Director Shane Silsby provided an overview of his department's seven-year Capital Improvement Program.

More than 100 girls attended the fifth annual Girls Engineering Day to learn more about the transportation industry. 

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.

WTS-OC introduced elementary school students to transportation through an art project.

The Mentoring Program kicked off with 31 mentor/mentee pairs, consisting of 26 professional pairings and five student pairings. 

Hasan Ikhrata, SCAG Executive Director, spoke on the future of the transportation industry.

Darrell Johnson, Orange County Transportation Authority CEO, presented on OCTA's Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget.

WTS-OC honored OCTA Chairwoman Lisa A. Bartlett during our February Luncheon.