Chapter Leadership 2024- 2025
Mansha Swami
Chair
Dr. Mansha Swami, a seasoned Transportation Engineering Consultant, Researcher, and Academician, currently serves as a Research Engineer at the National Transportation Center (NTC) in Morgan State University (MSU), Baltimore, USA. With a Ph.D. in Transportation Planning & Engineering from IIT Roorkee and postdoctoral experience at UTA, she brings a wealth of expertise. Dr. Swami’s advisory roles span government, semi-government, and private sectors in transportation planning, urban multimodal transport, traffic, road safety, and highway development in India, alongside offering strategic counsel for marketing and business growth.
Sushmita Sarkar
Deputy Chair
Sushmita Sarkar holds a Master’s Degree in Plant Physiology from India and serves as an Environmental Manager at the State Highway Administration. With over six years of experience, she specializes in NEPA/MEPA environmental compliance for diverse transportation projects, including maintenance, system preservation, and major capital ventures. In her role, Sushmita conducts environmental inventories and collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies, alongside engaging in public outreach. She is deeply committed to advocating for environmental justice and equity across all transportation initiatives.
Parisa Masoumi
Director of Programs
Parisa Masoumi, a dedicated third-year Ph.D. student in transportation and highway engineering, possesses a keen interest in various transportation facets, including traffic dynamics, safety, and driver behavior. With strong teamwork and organizational skills, she excels in collaborative settings, showcased by her current role as a transit analyst intern at the Maryland Transit Administration. Parisa combines academic expertise with practical experience to contribute effectively to transportation engineering. Eager to connect with fellow professionals, she looks forward to growing within the field. Outside work, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and ice skating, along with swimming, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
Sankalp Swami
Director of Communications
Sankalp Swami is a dynamic professional at the forefront of traffic engineering, currently serving as a traffic engineer/Transportation Business Analyst at Rossi Group. Holding a Master’s Degree in Transportation Systems Engineering from NC State University, he is further enhancing his capabilities with a second master’s degree in data science. Sankalp’s diverse skill set enables him to address intricate issues at the nexus of transportation and data analytics with ingenuity and accuracy. With extensive experience in ITS and traffic safety, he maintains a fervent enthusiasm for adopting new technologies and continuous learning.
Jeffrey Ultee
Director of Finance
Jeff is a Transit Planner at Jacobs. He has been part of YPT since 2012. Baltimore marks his fifth chapter as a member and his third serving on the board. He has resided in the city since 2022. He is a highly technical person with a passion for promoting multimodal transportation and sustainable living. He values YPT as a place for local transportation professionals to interact regularly and build relationships. He looks forward to utilizing his YPT experience in reviving the Baltimore Chapter.