Chapter Leadership 2025- 2026
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.
Sankalp Swami
Deputy Chair
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.
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.
Rashaun Bennett
Director of Communications
Rashaun Bennett is a Regional/Community Planner in the Transit Baltimore office of Jacobs, where he channels his passion for expanding transportation options in urban communities. A member of YPT Baltimore for the past two years, 2025 marks his first year serving on the Board. Rashaun is excited to help strengthen connections among Baltimore’s transportation professionals and foster a more engaged, inclusive community. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him biking or running along the Gwynns Falls Trail, catching a show at a local theatre, or hopping on an Amtrak or MARC train to Philly or D.C.
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.