Rachael Nealer

Rachael Nealer is a seasoned professional in transportation policy and environmental engineering, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at the Federal Highway Administration and Deputy Director at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. With prior experience as Deputy Director for Transportation Technology and Policy at the White House and extensive roles at the U.S. Department of Energy, Rachael has a robust background in transportation advisement and management. Additionally, Rachael has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University, focusing on transportation policy within the context of climate change. Rachael holds a Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, along with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in the same field from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, respectively.