
Pictured clockwise from left: Lillian Borrone, Pam Keidel-Adams, Carol Lewis, Arlyn Purcell, Katie Turnbull, and Martha Grabowski
Employers are working hard to attract, retain, and advance women in various aspects of the transportation industry. TRB is honoring some of our outstanding volunteers for Women's History Month.
Katie Turnbull suggests volunteerism to develop a life-long network. She is a former chair of the TRB Executive Committe, a member of TRB's Technical Activities Council, 2014's TRB W. N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award recipient, and currently chairs a TRB consensus committee exploring the Coast Guard's program for gas carriers.
Pam Keidel-Adams shares the names of mentors and young professionals who inspire her. She is Vice President of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and is also a member of TRB's Technical Activities Council, chairs TRB's standing technical committee Aviation Group, and serves on an ACRP project.
Martha Grabowski offers advice to women in the transporation industry. She is a former TRB Executive Committee chair, Marine Board chair, 2020's W. N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award recipient, and served on a number of report committees.
Arlyn Purcell congratulates women who are allies to others. She currently chairs TRB's Standing Technical Committee on Environmental Issues in Aviation, is a member of the Aviation Group, and chairs ACRP panels.
Carol Lewis enthuses about the impressive work of her former students and also credits those who inspired her career. She is the current vice chair of the TRB Executive Committee, received 2016's TRB Sharon A. Banks Award, and served on additional TRB committees.
Lillian Borrone credits her work with various committees and organizations as parts of her career highlights. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the first woman to chair the TRB Executive Committee, a former member of TRB's Marine Board, 2023 Frank Turner Medal awardee, has presented the TRB Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lecture, and has served as a member on more than 20 National Academies committees.
The National Academies offers a special collection of resources to support the advancement of women in STEMM.
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