Kristin White is a transportation and mobility executive and strategic thought leader in the

future of mobility. Currently, she is the Chief Operating Officer of the Intelligent Transportation

Society of America (ITS America). As COO Kristin’s role is to promote policies that advance the

development and safe deployment of emerging transportation technologies to advance safety,

equity, access, mobility and sustainability. This work includes overseeing the strategic direction

of future transportation policy, developing a cohesive national vision for AVs, empowering local

communities, engaging thought leaders, and promoting equity and economic prosperity. In this

work, Kristin champions MobilityXX – a public-private partnership to advance gender equity in

transportation.

Kristin is a lawyer, policy strategist and innovator who brings empathy and leadership into the

the transportation sector, challenging us to harness revolutionary technologies and grow new

partnerships to build tomorrow today.

Previously, Kristin was the founder and Executive Director of Minnesota's Office of Connected

and Automated Vehicles (CAV-X), one of the nation’s leading tech startups and idea incubators

within the government that researches and deploys transformational technology and policy. The

CAV-X program’s innovations have garnered national attention, including winning the National

Cronin Award, WTS Innovative Solutions Award, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce/AASHTO

America’s Transportation Award.

Kristin has a B.A. from St. Olaf College, law degree from Hamline University School of Law and

global arbitration certification from Queen Mary University of London. She began her career as

a Fulbright Fellow with the US State Department and has since represented Fortune 500

companies, cities, and states to advance equitable and sustainable policy.