Shelly Chaka

Shelly Chaka currently serves as the Executive Director at General Motors, where responsibilities include championing the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case and establishing safety metrics for system performance and AI safety guidelines. In addition, Shelly holds the position of Chief Safety Officer at Cruise, focusing on the company's vision, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance. Prior positions include Senior Vice President of Safety at Torc Robotics, where strategic guidance and risk management were key, and VP of Safety at Locomation, overseeing a comprehensive safety assurance approach. Shelly's career began as Division Director at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, leading a multi-disciplinary research team. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.