Workshop Sponsored by Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Boston UMass Amherst Student Chapter

Wednesday, April 2, 12:00-1:00 PM
Gunness Student Center, Marcus Hall

Guest Speaker: Paula Simmons, MassDOT Project Manager, P.E.

Making a connection is easy but making a good connection is hard. Who’s a good connection? Who’s pulling for you? Who’s got your back? Who’s putting your hat in the ring? Odds are these people are your mentors – senior level professionals who believe in your potential and are willing to advocate you for that next promotion. Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding board. Good connections with mentors are your ticket to the top.

During this workshop, MassDOT Project Manager Paula Simmons will share with you her personal secrets of how to make connections with mentors and how different mentors have helped her in different stages of her career. She will also share her career ladder progression at MassDOT and what is it like working there. As a second in command leader in MassDOT District 2 Project Development, Paula is a distinguished UMass Alumni with B.S in Civil Engineering and MBA.

For questions please email WTS at UMassWTS@gmail.com