Executive Staff

Portrait of Jessica Chan
Acting Deputy Secretary, Transportation Safety and Enforcement

Jessica Chan was appointed Acting Deputy Secretary for Safety and Enforcement in September 2025. With over 15 years of public service in California state government, Jessica has built a career at the intersection of technology, transportation safety and administration.

Portrait of Chad Edison
Chief Deputy Secretary, Rail and Transit

Chad Edison was reappointed Chief Deputy Secretary for Rail and Transit at CalSTA in September of 2019, where he served as Deputy Secretary for Transportation since 2014. Edison served as Transportation Industry Analyst at the Federal Railroad Administration from 2010 to 2014.

Portrait of Kimberly Erickson
Acting Deputy Secretary, Communications
Kimberly Erickson has been designated Acting Deputy Secretary for Communications at CalSTA, after having acted as the Assistant Deputy Secretary since August 2024.
Portrait of Marcie Kahbody
Deputy Secretary of Technology, Agency and Chief Information Officer

Marcie Kahbody is the Deputy Secretary of Technology, Agency Information Officer for CalSTA as well as the Chief Information Officer for Caltrans.

Portrait of Darwin Moosavi
Deputy Secretary, Environmental Policy and Housing Coordination
Darwin Moosavi was appointed Deputy Secretary for Environmental Policy and Housing Coordination at CalSTA in August of 2019 by Governor Newsom.
Portrait of Emily Warren
Deputy Secretary, Innovative Mobility Solutions

Emily Warren was appointed Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions at the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) in March of 2025 by Governor Gavin Newsom.  

Legal Staff