What is WTS?
WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Founded in 1977, WTS boasts roughly 8,500 members internationally — both women and men. WTS exists to raise the profile of the transportation profession and to help women find opportunity and recognition within the industry.
The WTS Colorado chapter has hundreds of members committed to excellence within the transportation sector. The chapter is dedicated to inspiring and empowering professionals with the latest information and innovations.
2025 WTS Colorado Awards Recognition Luncheon Program
WTS BOARD
President — Kelly Maiorana
Immediate Past President — Michelle Hoysick
Vice President — Maddison Tischler Ward
Secretary — Caroline Canady
Treasurer — Tara Burke
Directors-at-large — Nyssa Beach, Graham Blaxton, Jen Crewswell, Maux Sullivan,
Lisa Nguyen (DEN Liaison), Erin Lammott (CDOT Liaison), Carl Green Jr/Urvashi Shrestha – RTD Liaison
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Recognitions Co-Chairs – Lia Graklanoff, Shannon Phillips, Jennifer Nielson, Shelby Roberts, Gabrielle Broeker & Isabel Whiteside
Membership Co-Chairs – Lia Graklanoff, Shannon Phillips, Jennifer Nielson & Shelby Roberts
Sponsorship Chair – Maribeth Sarnecki
Transportation Symposium Co-Chairs – Mackenzie Foss & Maux Sullivan
Communications Co-Chairs – Morgan Marion, Dominic Fikany, & Rhegan Fernandes
Professional Development Co-Chairs – Jiovanna Toppi & Apurva Sawant
Programs Co-Chairs – Marty Droze, Lauren Heath, & Molly North
Special Events Co-Chairs – Emily Clarke, Clare Maloney, & Morgan Goldy
Scholarship/Student Outreach Co-Chairs – Caitlin Arnold, Melanie Freeman, & Christi Hurelle
Transportation YOU Co-Chairs – Annie Makuch & Arielle Kurkin
Young Professionals Co-Chairs – Emily Kleinfelter
Diversity Co-Chairs – Kenna Davis & Shay Reilly
Northern Colorado Co-Chairs – Kim Kiovuniemi & Bill Boltze
Western Slope Co-Chairs – Marijean Frymoyer & Chloe Ward
Colorado Springs Chair – Karen Rowe & Annie Daniel
Boulder Area Co-Chairs – Veronica Son, Anna Kollmorgen, & Janet Jue
Executive Advisory Committee Co-Chairs – Kara Swanson & Beth Tosti
Northwest Regional Representative – Malinda Reese
Student Chapter Co-Chairs – Madison Hardick & Zane Newell
BLUE RIBBON PANEL
Stephanie Burke
Heather Paddock
Mackenzie Foss
Chau Nguyen
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Emily Clarke
Clare Maloney
Morgan Goldy
Thank you to AECOM and WSP, our WTS Awards Recognition Luncheon Sponsors, for their continued support of our chapter.
Award Winners
2025 WTS award winners are an outstanding group of leaders, committed to the advancement of the transportation sector and the women within the industry.
Scholarship Winners
WTS fosters the development of women in the transportation field by encouraging
students and new professionals to undertake careers in the transportation field. One
way it does this is by awarding scholarships to women pursuing studies in a
transportation or related field.
How to Apply for 2026
Each year the WTS Colorado Chapter supports exceptional young women as they pursue careers in the transportation industry by awarding six local scholarships. Each WTS Colorado scholarship winner is automatically entered for consideration for the WTS International Scholarship award.


