Sophie Shulman | Former Acting Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Sophie Shulman is the former Acting Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s primary vehicle regulatory agency, overseeing safety standards, fuel economy regulations, and advanced vehicle technologies such as automated driving systems. She also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, helping to advocate for and implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including new funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Her extensive experience in mobility technology extends to the private sector, where she led partnerships and business development for Electrify America, an EV charging company. Earlier in her career, she served in several roles in government, including the Colorado Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Management and Budget and White House Domestic Policy Council.