YPI Fellowship Presentations
Dec
21

YPI Fellowship Presentations

Join YPI to hear about the reseach that the YPI fellows have completed over the course of this year. This event is on December 21st at 12PM ET and it is a virtual event. Bellow are summaries of the fellow's research projects.

Sabika Bharmal

Sabika graduated the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in Structural Mechanics and Design. As part of the 2023 YPI fellowship program, Sabika designed a reusable post-disaster relief structure and researched the efficacy of using a public private partnership as a delivery model.

The Vinh Mai

Vinh graduated George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Infrastructure Investment and Finance at University College London. As part of the 2023 YPI Fellowship program, Vinh researched the way the state-owned enterprise delivery model affects infrastructure projects in comparison to traditional public procurements and public private partnerships.

Abdolmajid (Mazi) Erfani

Mazi graduated the University of Tehran with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. As part of the 2023 YPI Fellowship program, Mazi researched common risks and mitigation strategies related to the gender and racial diversity of senior leadership teams of Public Private Partnership projects.

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YPI Holiday Party
Dec
12

YPI Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays with YPI! We are pleased to be hosting a 2023 Holiday Social, generously co-sponsored by our friends at Fitch Ratings and Leo Berwick. There will be food, drinks, and no shortage of infrastructure professionals to network with. This event is open to existing members and will be held at Féile (131 West 33rd St, New York, NY 10001) on Tuesday, December 12th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

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P3 Government Happy Hour
Dec
5

P3 Government Happy Hour

Join YPI at the P3 Government Conference for a fun night of networking at Whiskey and Oyster on December 5th at 7pm

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Purple Line Sight Tour
Dec
4

Purple Line Sight Tour

Join YPI and the Purple Line Transit Partners, LLC for a site tour of the Purple Line project at the P3 Government Conference on December 4th at 1pm. Transportation for this site tour will be provided from the Westin Alexandria Old Town.

The Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail line that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George's County. It will provide a direct connection to the Metrorail Red, Green and Orange Lines; at Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton. The Purple Line will also connect to MARC, Amtrak, and local bus services.

The Purple Line is owned by the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA). In spring of 2016, MDOT MTA selected a private-sector partner, Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) to design, build, operate, and maintain the light rail system for 35 years.

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YPI Book Club - The 99% Invisible City Part 2
Nov
28
to Dec 5

YPI Book Club - The 99% Invisible City Part 2

Join YPI in reading The 99% Invisible City: The Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt. YPI will reimburse the cost of the book for YPI members who register for teh meetings and intend to make good faith efforts to join the YPI Book Club's short monthly discussions.

The YPI Book Club hosts casual but engaging bi-monthly Book Club meetings to discuss the book selected. These monthly meetings will last one hour each, with 2 meetings per book that will each cover one half of the book.

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YPI Book Club - The 99% Invisible City Part 1
Oct
10

YPI Book Club - The 99% Invisible City Part 1

Join YPI in reading The 99% Invisible City: The Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt. YPI will reimburse the cost of the book for YPI members who register for teh meetings and intend to make good faith efforts to join the YPI Book Club's short monthly discussions.

The YPI Book Club hosts casual but engaging bi-monthly Book Club meetings to discuss the book selected. These monthly meetings will last one hour each, with 2 meetings per book that will each cover one half of the book.

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YPI and IPFA Inflation Reduction Act Update
Sep
28

YPI and IPFA Inflation Reduction Act Update

We are delighted to team up with International Project Finance Association and invite our Future Leaders to join us in discussing The Inflation Reduction Act. This panel will take place on September 28th at 6:00pm ET with an in person option in Washington, DC or an online option.

This panel will focus The Inflation Reduction Act, the largest federal investment in the nation’s history at over $380 billion in estimated incentives in clean energy. The IRA’s ten-year runway gives certainty to private sponsors, investors and other participants to invest in, develop and finance projects that otherwise might not be viable, thereby accelerating a market that’s already growing exponentially. One-year after the passing of this landmark legislation, this interactive panel explores the impact of this historic bill to date and provides updates on projects that have already benefitted from the legislation.

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Relationship Building Workshop
Sep
26

Relationship Building Workshop

YPI is excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Coco for a workshop on the importance of relationship building to advance in your career and personal life, managing a work-life balance, and prioritizing mental well-being. This workshop will take place on September 26th at 6PM ET and will be held online.

Dr. Joshua Coco is an accomplished leader in higher education administration with over 16 years of experience. He has made significant contributions in the areas of enrollment management, student affairs, and educational technology as well as being recognized as an expert in recruitment, admissions, retention, Title IX, student conduct, crisis management, social media marketing, and educational technology integration (using 5G and AI throughout education). He has published research on improving retention of displaced students after natural disasters. Josh just recently left AT&T as an Educational Consultant and Lead Sales Systems Engineer, where he led initiatives to provide major research universities with technology solutions for improvement in research and infrastructure. He just started his own company, Coco Solutions, LLC, where he will continue to lead positive change within education, an area he is passionate about, focusing on leadership and professional development. Dr. Coco has been a featured speaker at national conferences and holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

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Chicago Infrastructure Reception
Sep
13

Chicago Infrastructure Reception

Mayer Brown, Aon, and YPI are delighted to host an exclusive networking reception for professionals in Chicago's infrastructure industry on September 13th at The Gage. Join us for an evening of great conversation, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and refreshing cocktails, while meeting and interacting with others in the industry.

We encourage you to RSVP here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dec
1

YPI P3 Government Reception

Join YPI at the P3 Government Conference in Washington, DC on December 1st at 8:30pm EST. The location is to be determined. Light food and drinks will be provided. Join us for a fun night of networking.

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Nov
30

I-66 Outside the Beltway Site Tour

For those attending the P3 Government Conference in DC, please join YPI for an exclusive tour of the Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway Project in northern Virginia. On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1pm, we’ll be learning all about this exciting project with stops to see the Intelligent Transportation System, shared use paths, and key bridges and interchanges. Space is limited. So please register now! Safety equipment will be provided, but please wear close-toed sturdy shoes.

Special thanks to VDOT, project developer I-66 Express Mobility Partners, and the project design-build contractor FAM Construction LLC for facilitating this tour.

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