The mission of the IBTTA Women in Tolling is to connect women in tolling globally, support diversity in leadership, and promote professional development. IBTTA members may join the WIT Networking Community to stay up to date and connect with your peers. To do this, log into your IBTTA account and choose "My Networking Communities" and you will receive information directly from the networking community leader.
Objectives
- Ensure panel presentations reflect the diversity of our organizations and communities (including women, other DBEs & young leaders from around the world)
- Support and promote diverse international leaders into IBTTA leadership roles (Board, Committees, and Planning efforts)
- Give back to the women in the communities where we hold IBTTA events
- Hold informal socials at IBTTA events to give women a ‘friendly’ environment to engage with others attending the event
- Host formal events to focus on topics specific to women
- Support young professionals with paid conference fees to provide opportunities for IBTTA participation
- Encourage STEM programs for students to lead them into transportation and tolling and partner with WTS on similar initiatives
Women in Tolling Awards
Now accepting nominations through July 18th for 2 WIT awards—the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award!
More information can be found on the Awards Program tab above.
Subcommittees
Programs
- Encourage women to submit IBTTA presentations at all conferences
- Special speaker on women’s issues at Annual Meeting and Tech Summit
- Webinars & joint presentations with WTS or other women organizations with similar initiatives
Service
- IBTTA Foundation Community Service Projects at Conferences (Led by WIT)
- WIT Week of Service
- Provide additional support to young professionals and students
Communications
- Recognize noteworthy accomplishments and promote WIT members on Social Media
- Promote women focused special events.
- WIT Conference Updates/ Newsletter
- Event signage and promos (through IBTTA)
- IBTTA WIT Email Communications
- Gather event posts/ dates from other WIT Committees
Recognitions
- Solicit WIT Award nominations
- Selection committee for awards
- Presentation of WIT Awards
- Coordinate ordering crystal awards (IBTTA)
- Recognize WIT members (WIT Member of the month spotlight)
- Send event posts/ dates to Communications Committee
Socials
- Informal and formal socials (2) at conferences
- Management of invitations and RSVPs
- Coordination with the Treasurer to collect sponsorships for events
- Send event posts/ dates to Communications Committee
Membership
- Maintain membership list in MailChimp
- WIT Council nominations
- First-time attendee outreach & new membership
- Host WIT ambassador tables at IBTTA conferences
- Send event posts/ dates to Communications Committee
Officers
Chair
Wanda Sneed
AtkinsRéalis
Vice Chair
Lauren Hakos
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Secretary
Tawnya Freund
ViaPlus by VINCI Highways
Treasurer
Jessica Carson
GFT
Past Chair
Snehal Ambare, P.E.
CDM Smith
Council Members
Tracie Brown
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Kelly Brown
Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO)
Susan Buse
SBuse Consulting
Shari Callahan
Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Lori Caron Silveira, Esq.
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Joi Dean, Esq.
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Vickie Dewey
CDM Smith
Melissa Garr
Washington State Department of Transportation
Wendy Griffin
RS&H
Heather Henck, P.E., PTOE
RK&K
Kristen Johnson
Toll Insight
Maria Johnson
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Jee Kim, PMP, CSM
GFT
Michelle Maikisch
Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX)
Silva Mardrussian
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Takesha McClane-Tsamis, CAPM, PMP
Illinois Tollway
Patricia Michaud
Larson Consulting Associates LLC
María Moreno
SEOPAN (Asociación de Empresas Constructoras y Concesionarias de Infraestructuras)
Mary Jane O'Meara
HNTB Corporation
Deepti Ramakrishna
Emovis
Marge Rangel
TransCore
Kelli Roberts
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Cassaundra Rouse
Illinois Tollway
Patty Rubstello, P.E.
WSP USA
Mary Sallach
State Road & Tollway Authority
Crischandra Sanders-Brown
State Road & Tollway Authority
Chelsea Scheid Mason, P.E.
HDR
Monica Serrano
Bay Area Toll Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Emanuela Stocchi
AISCAT (Associazione Italiana Società Concessionarie Autostrade e Trafori)
Shannon Swank
Cogitative Consulting, LLC
Emily Tapia-Lopez
HNTB Corporation
DeeAnne Vickery
Halff
Jeff Weiss
New York State Bridge Authority
Susan Buse
SBuse Consulting
IBTTA Past President
Mary Jane O'Meara
HNTB Corporation
IBTTA Past President
Patti Rubstello
Washington State DOT
Mary Sallach
State Road & Tollway Authority
Emanuela Stocchi
AISCAT
IBTTA Past President
Wanda Klayman
Upcoming Events
The Women in Tolling organizes and hosts a wide variety of events both virtually and in-person. Please check back for more events in 2025.
June 11, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Women in Tolling Presents: Connected Vehicle 101 and V2X Tolling
Webinar
Join us for an introductory webinar that explores the fundamentals of Connected Vehicle (CV) technology and its applications in V2X (vehicle-to-everything) tolling. Designed for transportation professionals and agency stakeholders, this session will cover the basics of CV systems, highlight real-world deployments, and examine practical use cases that are shaping the future of tolling and traffic management.
Established in 2020, the WIT Awards Committee is part of the WIT Council, a group of women in the tolling industry within IBTTA. WIT's mission is “connecting women in tolling globally, supporting diversity in leadership and promoting professional development.” Each year, two WIT awards – the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award – are presented at the IBTTA Annual Meeting.
Nominations are Open!
More about the Awards
Nomination Period: June 25-July 18
Nominations are now open for the WIT Lifetime Achievement Award and the WIT Trailblazer Award.
Please review the descriptions and eligibility requirements for each award in the sections below. When you're ready, use the link below to submit your nomination. You will receive a confirmation on screen and an email copy of your submission. For questions about this award, contact Silva Madrussian and Monica Serrano.
Selection Methodology
The WIT Awards Committee is responsible for gathering and reviewing nominations for each of the WIT Awards each year.
- Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on the responses received in the nomination form and known or available information on the potential awardee.
- The WIT Awards Committee will make a recommendation for each award to the WIT Council Officers and IBTTA no later than the end of July.
- The final award recommendations will go before the WIT Council each July for a majority vote and approval per the WIT Charter.
- The WIT Awards will be presented at the IBTTA Annual Meeting each fall.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The WIT Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a WIT Council member who...
The WIT Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a WIT Council member who has made significant contributions to IBTTA Women in Tolling and the overall transportation/tolling industry in a way that supports the Mission, Vision, and Objectives of the WIT Council.
This outstanding awardee will exemplify overall leadership on the WIT Council, is an active member of a WIT Committee, advocates for women and diversity within the industry, and has made a significant contribution towards the advancement of women in tolling. This awardee will be presented with this WIT Lifetime Achievement Award and will be given a lifetime membership on the WIT Council.
To be considered for the WIT Lifetime Achievement Award, a nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Active or former member of the WIT Council and IBTTA. Demonstrated advocate and supporter of IBTTA Women in Tolling Council through their contribution of time, talent, and/or resources.
- Significant contributions to IBTTA Women in Tolling and the overall transportation/ tolling industry in a way that supports the Mission, Vision, and Objectives of the WIT Council.
- Noteworthy personal, professional, and/or organizational achievements.
Trailblazer Award
The WIT Trailblazer Award recognizes an IBTTA member who...
The WIT Trailblazer Award recognizes an IBTTA member who has made significant contributions to the transportation/tolling industry in a way that supports the Mission, Vision, and Objectives of the WIT Council.
This outstanding awardee will exemplify overall leadership within the tolling industry, promotes connections within and across diverse teams, mentors and encourages personal and professional development in others, and has made a significant contribution towards the advancement of women in tolling.
To be considered for the WIT Trailblazer Award, a nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Employed by a current member of IBTTA.
- Demonstrated advocate and supporter of IBTTA Women in Tolling through their contribution of time, talent, and/or resources.
- Significant contributions to IBTTA Women in Tolling and the overall transportation/ tolling industry in a way that supports the Mission, Vision, and Objectives of the WIT Council.
- Noteworthy personal, professional, and/or organizational achievements.
Past Winners
92nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Cleveland, OH (2024)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mary Sallach, Director, Strategic Initiatives, State Road & Tollway Authority, Past Chair, Women in Tolling
Trailblazer Award
Rosa Roundtree, National Operations Director, AtkinsRéalis
91st Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Seattle, WA (2023)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Patti Rubstello, Assistant Secretary, Washington State Ferries, Washington State DOT
Trailblazer Award
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Transportation
90th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Austin, TX (2022)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Emanuela Stocchi, Director of International Affairs, AISCAT (Associazione Italiana Società Concessionarie Autostrade e Trafori)
Trailblazer Award
Malika Seddi, Secretary General and CEO, ASECAP (Association Européenne des Autoroutes à Peage)
90th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Anaheim, CA (2020 & 2021)
Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Susan Buse, President of SBuse Consulting and IBTTA Past President
Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
Mary Jane O'Meara, Vice President, HNTB, and IBTTA Past President
Committee Resources
Valuable resources for Women in Tolling Council members