Start Date:  2/4/2027 
End Date:  2/5/2027 
No. of Days:  2 days 
Course Level:  Intermediate
CEU Credits:  16.00 
Start Time:  8am Central 
Tuition:  $415.00 USD Member / $575.00 USD Non-Member 
 Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.

Sponsored By: CHAPTER 39

Course Description:  502 Non-Residential Relocation Assistance

INSTRUCTORS:
Christie Saenz, SR/WA, R/W-RAC is a real estate and right-of-way program management professional with more than 30 years of experience supporting government agencies and engineering firms across Texas. Her expertise includes program management, audits, scope and deliverable development, acquisitions, relocation assistance, easements, treatment plant sites, and condemnation support. A results-driven leader and mentor, she has managed acquisitions for more than 1,000 parcels and relocation assistance for more than 400 parcels in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA).Fluent in English and Spanish, Mrs. Saenz leads public and stakeholder engagement and builds strong relationships with property owners, communities, and project partners.

Cyndi Whelpley, SR/WA, R/W-RAC started her right of way career with Caltrans in 1992 after graduating from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in public administration. She moved to Washington state in 2000 and has worked for Puget Sound Energy, the Washington State Dept. of Transportation and on local agency projects with Universal Field Services, Inc.  Cyndi is currently a Project Manager with HDR, Inc. based in their Everett office. She has also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves with Seabee battalions in the Pacific Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island VR-61 squadron and as a Protocol Officer with the Vice Admiral of the Naval Reserve in New Orleans. Cyndi has been recognized with the 2022 IRWA Frank C. Balfour Award, 2024 IRWA W. Howard Armstrong Instructor of the Year 2020 Region 7 Professional of the Year and 2005 Chapter 4 Professional of the Year award, and. She currently serves as the President-Elect on the International Executive Committee. She has earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Chapman College and completed the University of Washington’s Project Management Certification program. Cyndi has a heart of service and actively involved in her community with the Rotary International and Soroptomist International of the Americas.

CLASSROOM INFORMATION:
Newrow Conference Call
Participant Capacity:  20
Meeting Time: 8am Central