CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

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

Patrick Brown is a transportation analyst working for Kittelson and Associates, and specializing in concept design for traffic calming and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure

Rashaun Bennett

Director of Communications

Rashaun Bennett is a Regional and Community Transit Planner for the Maryland Transit Administration, working via Jacobs, a global professional services firm. Within the MTA Office of Planning and Programming, he leads transit planning initiatives and delivers community engagement strategies that move projects from concept to implementation.
He also manages the MTA Youth Transit Council, where he advances youth participation and ensures their perspectives are meaningfully integrated into transportation decision-making.
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

Kenneth Good is Deputy Chief of Staff at the Maryland Transit Administration, where he oversees the agency’s Office of Government Affairs and serves as a voting member of MTA’s Joint Safety Committee. He is a 2023 graduate of the American Pubic Transportation Association’s Emerging Leaders Program. He lives near Baltimore Penn Station.   

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.

Will Fedder

Director of Membership

Lulu Jiang

Director of Administration

As Director of Administration for the Young Professionals Transportation Board, Lulu Jiang is dedicated to advancing professional growth, fostering meaningful engagement, and building inclusive networks within the transportation community. She is passionate about supporting emerging leaders and bridging the gap between research, policy, and real-world implementation.

Lulu holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, which underpins her expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Her approach integrates strong operational management with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.