Chapter Leadership 2026
Jeffrey Ultee
Chair
Jeff Ultee 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.
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.
Patrick Brown
Director of Programs
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.
Ken Good
Director of Finance
Harsheeta Gupta
Director of Sponsorships
Harsheeta Gupta is a transportation planner dedicated to improving mobility, accessibility, and the overall rider experience. As a Senior Consultant at WSP, Harsheeta is currently embedded with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), where she serves as a Transit Program Manager. She has over seven years of experience leading projects focused on customer experience, real-time information, and sustainable transit initiatives. Her work blends technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to deliver practical, rider-focused solutions. She brings a thoughtful, data-driven approach to advancing public transit systems and fostering equitable urban environments.
Harsheeta holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from CEPT University in India and a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
