Pathways and Perspectives from Across the Industry

Name: Pathways and Perspectives from Across the Industry
Start: 2025-01-30T11:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-30T13:30:00-08:00
Location: The Biltmore Los Angeles

Schedule

Thu Jan 30 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

The Biltmore Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

Join WTS-LA and Jacobs for a discussion on perspectives, challenges, and strategies for advancing careers in the transportation sector
About this Event

Please join us for an in-person luncheon where you'll have the opportunity to hear from panelists on their unique perspectives, challenges, and strategies for career advancement. This program is sponsored by WTS-LA Platinum Corporate Partner, Jacobs.

Panelists:

Sharon Gookin, LA Metro, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Lopes Caldwell, Foothill Transit, Former Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Additional panelists to be announced soon!

Moderator:

Judy Johnson, Jacobs, Vice President - Account Manager

Thursday, January 30th

11:30am: Registration

12:00pm: Lunch

The Biltmore Los Angeles

506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Registration

WTS-LA Members: $90

Non-Member: $150 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector, Educator, and Student WTS Members: $55

Public Sector Educator, and Student WTS Non-Members: $65

Private Sector/Educator Table of Eight: $960

Public Sector Table of Eight: $520

Event Sponsorships

Diamond Event Sponsor: $600. Specific to this event only. 1 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 2 tickets to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the names and email addresses of event attendees, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected].

Ruby Event Sponsor (Table Centerpiece Sponsor): $450. 2 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected].

Emerald Event Sponsor: $300. Specific to this event only. 3 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected].

Scholarship Donation

Round-up your ticket price during checkout to donate towards the WTS-LA Scholarships Program! All proceeds will be applied towards scholarships. Note: Attendees will be required to register for an event ticket at the Member, Non-Member, Public Sector or Student pricing listed. For more information on scholarship sponsorships, contact Sara Bashir of Intueor Consulting, Inc. at [email protected]. For larger scholarship donations, please donate at https://connect.calfund.org/give/wts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions about this event or how to register, please contact Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at (818) 669-8164 or [email protected].

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Valet parking is available for $35.

Public parking is available at Pershing Square Garage.

For public transportation, take the Metro B (Red) or D (Purple) Lines to Pershing Square Station.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You can either bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your mobile device using the Eventbrite app.

Will Corporate Partner vouchers be accepted for this event?

Corporate Partner vouchers will be accepted for this event. Vouchers are accepted for monthly Programs. If you have any further questions about the Corporate Partner benefits or vouchers, please don't hesitate to contact WTS-LA Corporate Relations Chair Rebecca Hardy of Pacifica Services at [email protected].

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations must be made prior to Thursday, January 23rd at 5pm in order to receive a partial refund for individual tickets purchased. No refunds will be provided for event sponsorships, however your event sponsorship may be upgraded to a higher level. *Please note that Eventbrite no longer refunds the fees associated with each ticket purchase.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Your registration/ticket is only transferrable to another WTS member. Please contact the WTS-LA Membership Chair at [email protected] for WTS membership questions.

Registration is closed, can I still register for the event?

Once registration is closed you will no longer be able to purchase tickets through the Eventbrite page. We may offer a limited number of walk-in tickets on the day of the event, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a walk-in ticket. All walk-in tickets are subject to a $20 late fee. For availability, contact WTS-LA Programs Co-Chair Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at (818) 669-8164 or [email protected].