About
The Women Leaders Council (WLC) focuses on raising the profile of women within the association, as well as supporting and attracting more women to the transportation design and construction industry.
WLC supports ARTBA’s primary mission of aggressively growing, stabilizing and protecting transportation infrastructure investment, while working to showcase the benefits of a professional career in transportation design and construction.
"WLC provides a path to active participation in ARTBA for experienced women in transportation as well as early career female professionals. Our members receive visibility and opportunities for fellowship.”
– Melissa Tooley, PhD, P.E.
Director, Southwest Region University Transportation Center Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Leadership
Chair
Susan Martinovich
Vice President/DOT National Practice Consultant
HNTB
Awards
The WLC Awards program honors the “extraordinary efforts of individuals, companies and public agencies that have demonstrated leadership and dedication to innovation in the transportation construction field as well as the promotion of women leaders within the industry.”
Women in Transportation Construction Video Series
Based on a collaboration between ARTBA’s Workforce Development and Women Leaders Councils, these interviews cover career pathways, project highlights, and advice for the next generation.
Get Involved
The WLC is open to all ARTBA members. Please reach out for more information.