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
- Encourage women to submit presentations to represent the diversity of our organizations and communities
- Support and promote diverse international leaders into IBTTA leadership roles (Board, Committees, and Planning efforts)
- Give back to the women in the communities where IBTTA events are held
- 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
- Empower personal and professional growth and progress through service
- Sharing valuable resources and opportunities for women to get involved and expand their network
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!
Subcommittees
Interested in the work of the Women in Tolling subcommittees? Use the contact link within each subcommittee dropdown below to connect directly and learn more about their programs.
Communications
Chair: Stephanie Lintner, Illinois Tollway
Vice Chair: Elizabeth Yue, Transurban
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
Membership
Chair: Regina Briseno, HDR
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Maintain membership list
- WIT Council nominations
- First-time attendee outreach & new membership
- Host WIT ambassador tables at IBTTA conferences
- Send event posts/ dates to Communications Committee
Programs
Vice Chair: Kelli Roberts, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
Recognitions
Chair: Monica Serrano, Bay Area Metro
Vice Chair: Shannon Bonilla, Dewberry
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
Service
Chair: Lori Caron Silveira, Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Vice Chair: Chris Sanders-Brown, State Road and Tollway Authority
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- IBTTA Foundation Community Service Projects at Conferences (Led by WIT)
- WIT Week of Service Coordination
- Provide additional support to young professionals and students
Socials
Chair: Cherie Gibson, HNTB Corporation
Vice Chair: Sara Wheeler, E-ZPass Group
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
Officers
Chair
Lauren Hakos
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Vice Chair
Tawnya Freund
ViaPlus by VINCI Highways
Secretary
Jessica Carson
GFT
Treasurer
Maria Johnson
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Past Chair
Wanda Sneed
AtkinsRéalis
Council Members
Members
Snehal Ambare, P.E.
CDM Smith
Shannon Bonilla, PE, PMP, RSP1
Dewberry
Regina Briseno, Transportation
HDR
Kelly Brown
Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO)
Tracie Brown
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Susan Buse
SBuse Consulting
Lori Caron Silveira, Esq.
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Cherie Gibson
HNTB Corporation
Stephanie Lintner
Illinois Tollway
Mary Jane O'Meara
HNTB Corporation
Kelli Roberts
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Patty Rubstello, P.E.
Larson Consulting Associates LLC
Mary Sallach
State Road & Tollway Authority
Crischandra Sanders-Brown
State Road & Tollway Authority
Malika Seddi
ASECAP (Association Européenne des Autoroutes à Peage)
Monica Serrano
Bay Area Toll Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Emanuela Stocchi
AISCAT (Associazione Italiana Società Concessionarie Autostrade e Trafori)
Lisa Thompson
HNTB Corporation
Sara Wheeler, PMP
E-ZPass Group/IAG Service Corp.
Elizabeth Yue
LJA Engineering, Inc.
Cheryle Arnold
About the Awards
Nomination Period: June 11 - June 26
Nominations are now open for the WIT Lifetime Achievement Award and the WIT Trailblazer Award.
The WIT Awards Committee is part of the Women in Tolling Council. Each year, the WIT Lifetime Achievement Award and WIT Trailblazer Award are presented at IBTTA's Annual Meeting to recognize women whose contributions have made a lasting impact within our industry.
For questions about this award, contact the leaders of this committee, Monica Serrano and Shannon Bonilla.
Review 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.
Nominate a colleague for the 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.
Nominate a colleague for the 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
93nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Denver, CO (2025)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lisa Thomson, Senior Vice President, HNTB Corporation
Trailblazer Award
Jennifer Vrosson, Toll Operations Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission
Honorary Member
Wanda Klayman, former Deputy Executive Director, IBTTA
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 Rountree, 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