June / July 2025 Newsletter

. . . On The Move!

Outgoing President's Message
​Darcy Mendoza, SR/WA, R/W-NAC
​2024-2025

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​To Our Chapter 57 IRWA Members . . .
Happy Summer Everyone! I want to start by saying thank you and farewell.  Serving as your President for Chapter 57  has been an honor.  I have met so many new people in this role and I have had the pleasure of working with so many of our members and an amazing Executive Board.  Many of you helped me through some challenges and I hope in return I was able to make an impact on others as well.
Thank you for all the support. I look forward to working with all of you on future events for Chapter 57.  Wishing the incoming Board all the best.
Cheers,
Darcy Mendoza, SR/WA, R/W-NAC

Incoming President's Message
Ramie Dawit, RWP
2025-2026

To Our Chapter 57 IRWA Members . . .
Hello Everyone!  My name is Ramie Dawit and I am the incoming Chapter 57 president for the 2025/2026 term.  For  those that are not familiar with the process, this was 4 years in the making.  I had been part of Chapter 57 for many  years, but I didn’t know about all the opportunities to get more involved.  It took one conversation about all the different layers the chapter had to offer, and from there I was sold!  I started off by being elected as the chapter  secretary, which was a 1-year term.  After I completed this term, I continued as the chapter treasurer for another 1-year  term, and by the 3rd year I took the position of President Elect (aka Vice President).  These 3 years have literally just flown by. Now on my 4th year I am thrilled to be serving as your chapter 57 president.

So, who am I?  I started my right-of-way career back in 2007 as an agent and fast forwarding to 2025, I am now a Sr.  Project Manager at Monument ROW.  I have been in the ROW industry for over 18 years and have been involved with  IRWA just as long.  I have managed many large transportation and rail projects, and I truly love my work.  I hold my RWP and am working towards obtaining my SRWA in the next few months.  This recognition will be achieved while I serve as  your chapter president, which I am excited about.  I am also a wife and mother of three kids, whom I absolutely adore.

This year, I want to encourage more of our members to attend our chapter luncheons.  These gatherings are not only an opportunity to network but also a chance to connect with fellow industry leaders.  I, along with our amazing executive team and board members, encourage you to take advantage of everything our chapter offers—from luncheons and events to leadership roles within the board or executive team.  I look forward to serving as your Chapter 57 president 😊.

​Ramie Dawit, RWP
Chapter 57 President 25/26