WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff names new VP

Tanya Adams has been promoted to vice president in the Chicago office of WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization.

Adams is community relations and diversity manager for the Central U.S. region of the organization. She is responsible for a variety of marketing, networking and business development initiatives, including implementation of regional diversity programs, client relations, public relations and community engagement.

Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Adams was with the Illinois Department of Transportation for 18 years as an employment specialist.