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SUMMARY:MCDITE Webinar Series: Lessons in Early Project Management Panel
DESCRIPTION:Project management in engineering involves a unique set of challenges and responsibilities that go beyond technical expertise. This panel discussion brings together seasoned project managers to share their insights and experiences\, shedding light on the often unseen aspects of engineering project management. The session aims to provide aspiring project managers and engineers with a deeper understanding of the realities of managing projects\, from unexpected responsibilities to the balance between technical work and management duties. Questions are welcome ahead of time via email to the moderator (sadsit@bowman.com) or during the live panel session. \n  \nAgenda: \n\n12:00pm-12:05pm – Welcome/District Announcements\n12:05pm-12:20pm – Panel Introductions\n12:20pm-12:45pm – Panel Discussion (Moderator Questions)\n12:45pm-1:25pm – Audience Questions\n1:25pm-1:30pm – Final Business Announcements/Adjourn\n\n  \nRegister Here ($30 for Members\, $40 for Non-Members\, $0 for students/retired) \n  \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nAlvaro Calle\, PE – VHB\nWill Handsfield\, AICP – DDOT\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nAlvaro Calle\, PE\, is a Transportation Engineer at VHB with eight years of experience working in both Tysons Corner\, Virginia and Washington D.C. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. His main role at VHB includes multimodal traffic operations and design projects that introduce new pedestrian and bicycle facilities in northern Virginia and Washington D.C. He currently supervises these types of projects by providing technical guidance to interns and emerging professionals in people and project manager roles. He is also fluent in Spanish\, which allows him to be a translator in public meetings and lead technical discussions in Spanish as needed. Alvaro is actively involved in ITE\, as he is currently on the Chesapeake and Potomac Section of ITE (CAPSITE) Board as the Secretary-Treasurer and was a part of the LeadershipITE Class of 2025. Outside of work\, Alvaro and his wife like to ride bikes\, hike\, travel\, and enjoy quality time with their identical twin daughters. \nWill Handsfield\, AICP is a Senior Transportation Specialist at DDOT\, having served many prior roles at the agency\, he now manages construction and contracting supporting DC’s bus and bike infrastructure projects.  Prior roles include the Capital Bikeshare system launch\, curbside management and policy\, and master-planning of the DC bicycle network.\n\n\nKeith Meehan\, PE – Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission\nRachel McGuire\, PTP – Jacobs\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nKeith is a licensed Professional Engineer specializing in traffic engineering and operations and currently serves as a Senior Engineering Project Manager in the Traffic Engineering and Operations Department of the PA Turnpike Commission. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University in 2011\, Keith is technically proficient with extensive experience in traffic engineering and operations\, as well as a strong understanding of how large transportation and tolling agencies operate.\nRachel McGuire\, PTP currently serves as the Client Service Lead for Jacobs’ work at DelDOT\, guiding Jacobs’ portfolio of projects\, while also managing planning\, operations and sustainability projects. Highlights include working on Transportation Resilience projects\, the Integration of Operations and Planning Program\, and the upcoming Long Range Transportation Plan. She thrives in a collaborative team environment and has enjoyed expanding this program and tailoring the Jacobs team to suit the client’s needs.\n\n\n\nModerated by Sarah Adsit\, PE – Bowman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Adsit\, PE is a Project Engineer with Bowman based out of Pittsburgh\, PA. At Bowman\, she draws on approximately four years of experience and provides traffic engineering services for a range of public and private clients\, focusing on preparation and review of traffic studies\, GIS mapping\, and transportation planning projects. She’s also passionate about ITE and volunteers at the District and Section levels\, including as a member of the ITE Mid Colonial District Younger Member Committee (YMC).
URL:https://mcdite.org/event/mcdite-webinar-series-transition-from-college-to-career-membership-3/
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SUMMARY:MCDITE Webinar Series: Vision Zero Today
DESCRIPTION:This session gathers Vision Zero leaders from across the District to reflect on nearly a decade of implementation of Vision Zero policies and practices. Panelists will share lessons learned\, evolving strategies\, and key takeaways for transportation professionals\, with a focus on what’s working\, what’s not\, and where public sector support is most needed. Questions are welcome during the live panel session. \n  \nAgenda: \n\n12:00pm-12:05pm – Welcome/District Announcements\n12:05pm-12:20pm – Panel Introductions\n12:20pm-12:45pm – Panel Discussion (Moderator Questions)\n12:45pm-1:25pm – Audience Questions\n1:25pm-1:30pm – Final Business Announcements/Adjourn\n\n  \nRegister Here ($30 for Members\, $40 for Non-Members\, $0 for students/retired) \n  \nPanelists:  \n  \n\n\n\nChristine Baker\, AICP – Arlington County\, Virginia\nEmad Elshafei – City of Rockville\, Maryland\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nChristine Baker\, AICP\, is the Vision Zero Program Manager at Arlington County\, Virginia (in the Washington\, D.C.\, metro area). Christine led the launch of Arlington’s Vision Zero program in 2019 and has since been managing Vision Zero implementation through safety data analysis\, planning\, policy changes\, and projects for the County. Christine has over 17 years of experience in transportation planning and has a degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from UVA and a masters in Transportation Policy\, Operations and Logistics from George Mason’s Schar School.\nEmad Eshafei is the Chief of Traffic & Transportation for the City of Rockville\, Maryland (in the Washington\, D.C.\, metro area).  He has a BS in Structural Engineering\, MS in Construction Management and PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of MD at College Park. He has been working for the City of Rockville since 1999 and has been the chief of the division of Traffic and Transportation for the last 20 years.\n\n\nVichika Iragavarapu\, PE\, PTOE\, RSP2I – WSP\nKelley Yemen – City of Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nVichika Iragavarapu is a Senior Technical Principal at WSP\, dedicated to advancing roadway safety and mobility for all users. With over 18 years of experience\, she has led and contributed to a wide range of traffic operations and safety initiatives in collaboration with local\, state\, and federal agencies. Her expertise spans planning studies\, engineering design\, and applied research\, with a strong focus on evidence-based solutions. Vichika is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds PTOE and RSP2I certifications\, along with a master’s degree in Transportation Engineering from Texas A&M University.\nKelley Yemen has led the creation and growth of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Multimodal Planning for the past nine years and currently serves as its Director. She leads an interdisciplinary team of planners\, engineers\, and engagement professionals to create safe and equitable multimodal systems across Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant neighborhoods.  \nKelley has over fifteen years of experience focused on multimodal transportation. She holds a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers’ Bloustein School. Previously\, Kelley worked in the transportation departments for Hennepin County\, MN\, and New York City\, as well as planning consulting with A. Nelessen Associates in New Jersey.\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Shraddha Praharaj\, Ph.D\, EI – City of Frederick\, Maryland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShraddha Praharaj works as a Traffic Engineer for the City of Frederick\, Maryland.  She is an alumna of the LeadershipITE program and was recognized as an ITE Young Leader To Follow in 2024. She has been involved with ITE since 2014\, and currently serves as the University Liaison Coordinator for the Chesapeake and Potomac Section of ITE (CAPSITE) and also as a co-chair of the newly formed ITE Mid-Colonial District Safety Committee.  In her role as a Traffic Engineer\, she ofcuses on advancing various traffic calming projects\, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvement projects\, and coordinating Vision Zero efforts for the City.  Shraddha completed her Master’s Degree at Auburn University and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. 
URL:https://mcdite.org/event/mcdite-webinar-series-2025-07-vision-zero/
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