Getting involved.
Building support, connecting with industry professionals, showcasing expertise and leadership, and expanding networks, Stephanie is an active leader across the organizations that shape transportation in Washington and beyond. That involvement keeps Forman close to the funding, policy, and standards driving the work, knowledge and relationships that directly benefit the clients and communities we serve.
Women's Transportation Seminar
Since 2009, Stephanie has been actively engaged in WTS, serving in many committee and executive board positions. Her involvement has provided years of leadership opportunities, including serving as the WTS Puget Sound Chapter President from 2017 to 2018. The chapter honored her contribution with the Member of the Year Award in 2021, and she was also named WTS International Member of the Year for 2020–2021.
WTS is a non-profit aimed at advancing, sustaining, and connecting women's careers to strengthen the transportation industry, a mission Stephanie feels passionate about. It has given her the chance to lead in the industry while building a broad professional network across the Puget Sound and the US: connecting with industry leaders, fundraising for scholarships, participating in youth outreach and STEM awareness, facilitating programs, and speaking publicly about her experiences.
- 2021, WTS Puget Sound Member of the Year
- 2020–2021, WTS International Member of the Year
- 2017–2018, Puget Sound Chapter President
- 2013–2022, Puget Sound Board Member
- 2023–Present, Puget Sound Advisory Board Member
American Public Works Association
In addition to WTS, Stephanie is an active member of the APWA Washington Chapter. Her involvement includes serving on the board of directors, as co-chair of the transportation committee, and as a committee member. Through this work she leads the chapter and technical professionals, creating and moderating conference panel sessions, presenting at conferences, authoring magazine articles, and participating in chapter events. APWA is an international educational and professional association of public agencies and private-sector companies dedicated to high-quality public works goods and services.
- 2024–2025, Board of Directors
- 2023–2025, Co-chair, Transportation Committee
- 2018–Present, Transportation Committee Member
American Public Works Association
Transportation Improvement Board
Transportation Improvement Board
The Washington State TIB funds high-priority transportation projects in communities throughout the state to enhance the movement of people, goods, and services. As an independent state agency, TIB distributes and manages transportation grants to 320 cities and counties, directed by a 21-member board representing city, county, state, port, transit, special needs, non-motorized, and private-sector interests. Appointed by the WSDOT Secretary of Transportation, Stephanie serves as the only private-sector transportation representative on the board, for a four-year term with eligibility for a second. TIB's primary purpose is to award annual city and county grants for local transportation projects and to administer the Complete Streets Program.
- 2024–Present, Board Member, Private Sector Representative