2023 WTS International Signature Leadership Training

October 10–14, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

Navigate Your Leadership Journey

It will take strong leadership to develop a future of transportation that is equitable, secure, and accessible. This new generation of leaders will need to be innovative, creative, and compassionate. The WTS International Signature Leadership Program prepares women to guide the future of the industry.

Participants hear from expert facilitators and speakers, practice effective management skills, learn how to assess risk, and develop other professional skills that will advance not only their own careers, but those who use transportation services in their communities.

Split into two program tracks, WTS International's Executive Leader Program is targeted toward women leaders preparing for the highest levels of management — setting strategic directions; making decisions to stay on course; and maneuvering through change. The WTS Mid-Career Leadership Program provides the building blocks necessary for advancement in participants established career paths — identifying foundational strengths and building critical skills.

Applying to Signature Leadership Training

Applications for the 2023 Mid-Career Track are now closed.
This program is designed for female-identifying professionals with 5-10 years of experience. Applicants should have a robust portfolio of experience that includes:

A background and experience in community leadership, which may include participation in WTS International
An exhibited passion for the transportation industry
A committed career specifically in the transportation industry

Registration includes admission to the program plus meals, but does not include travel to/from the program and hotel.

Applications for the 2023 Executive Track are now closed.
This program is designed for female-identifying professionals with 10-20 years of experience. Applicants should have a robust portfolio of experience that includes:

A background and experience in community leadership, which may include participation in WTS International
An exhibited passion for the transportation industry
Current or past experience supervising others
A committed career specifically in the transportation industry

#WTSSLT23 Preliminary Agendas

Mid-Career Track (PDF)
Executive Track (PDF)

Signature Leadership Training Pricing

Mid-Career
Public Sector Member                   $2,275.00
Public Sector Non-Member $2,600.00
Private Member                              $2,675.00
Private Non-Member $3,000.00

Executive Level
Public Sector Member                   $3,575.00
Public Sector Non-Member $3,900.00
Private Member                              $4,475.00
Private Non-Member $4,800.00

Meet the Facilitators

Carrie Collins, JD, PhD

Carrie Collins, JD, PhD is the founder and CEO of H.O.W. LLC, a consulting company that helps businesses do business better. She is highly sought-after for her ability to facilitate challenging discussions, develop and execute strategic plans, and create customized team building and training sessions.

Her expertise has been tapped by a wide variety of organizations across industries, including technology, professional services (law, human resources, finance, accounting), entertainment, non-profits, industry associations, healthcare, medicine, education, and government, including the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab.

Amy Burford

A high energy change agent with a Swiss army knife skill set to find and unlock value, Amy drives profitable growth while coaching and motivating teams to navigate change. Her expertise spans product management, operations, general management, sales, and entrepreneurship. Amy began her career with Lucent Technologies, transforming professional services to a fee-for-service model prior to transitioning into sales.

She leverages her experience and certifications while guiding teams and individuals through change management. She is credentialed as a “Navigating Challenging Dialog Facilitator”, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coaching Federation and certified as a PROSCI change management practitioner.

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to [email protected], and must be received by 11:59 PM ET on Friday, October 6th. Registration cancellation fees submitted by close of business on Friday, October 6th will be fully refunded minus a 25% cancellation fee.

Registration refund requests for the 2023 Signature Leadership Training program will be processed 7–10 days post event closing. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Registrant no-shows will not be refunded.

If WTS International cancels the 2023 Signature Leadership Training program for any reason, all registrants will be notified by email to the address used in his or her original registration.

WTS Event Anti-Harassment Policy

Attendees and staff at the WTS International Signature Leadership Training shall together provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.

Training participants who violate these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion, and actions such as deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Event Health & Safety

The health and safety of all WTS members and event participants remains our top priority. We will continue to follow guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as state and local requirements to meet safely. At this time, WTS International will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or a negative test result to be presented at this event. Mask-wearing is encouraged, but will be optional. As information pertaining to COVID-19 requirements is ever-evolving, this policy is subject to change at any time. WTS International cannot guarantee that vaccination or masking requirements will not be different or subject to enforcement by the start of the event.

Questions about WTS Signature Leadership Training? Please contact [email protected].

View photos from the 2022 WTS SLT program here.