
Executive Staff




Jessica Chan was appointed Deputy Secretary for Transportation Safety and Enforcement in January 2026.

Kimberly Erickson was designated Deputy Secretary for Communications at the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) in August 2025, following a year as Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications.


Allison Joe was appointed as Deputy Secretary for Equity and Workforce at CalSTA by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2024.

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

Julia Kingsley was appointed CalSTA’s Deputy Secretary for Environmental Policy and Housing Coordination by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2025.

Karl Kopper is the Agency Information Security Officer (AISO) for the California State Transportation Agency.

Tamie McGowen was appointed Senior Advisor for Strategy and Operations at CalSTA by Governor Newsom in July 2025.




Toni Tinoco joined CalSTA as Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications in September 2025.

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.

This position is currently vacant.
Legal Staff


Jen-Ann Lee joined the California State Transportation Agency as Deputy General Counsel in July 2025.