Morgan Roth
About Morgan Roth
Morgan Roth is a Senior Public Policy Manager at Motional, where he has worked since 2022. He also serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Agoura Hills and has held various roles in government partnerships and community relations.
Work at Motional
Morgan Roth has been serving as the Senior Public Policy Manager at Motional since 2022. In this role, Roth is responsible for navigating the complex landscape of public policy as it relates to autonomous vehicles. This position involves engaging with various stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations, to advocate for policies that support the development and deployment of self-driving technology.
Current Role in Local Government
In addition to their role at Motional, Morgan Roth has been a Planning Commissioner for the City of Agoura Hills since 2023. This position entails reviewing and advising on land use and development proposals, ensuring that community planning aligns with local regulations and the needs of residents. Roth's involvement in local government reflects a commitment to civic engagement and urban planning.
Previous Experience at Bird
Morgan Roth held multiple positions at Bird, a company focused on electric scooters and micro-mobility solutions. Roth began as Community Relations Manager from 2018 to 2020, where they engaged with local communities to promote Bird's services. Subsequently, Roth advanced to Manager of Government Partnerships from 2020 to 2022, and then to Senior Manager of Government Partnerships for a brief period in 2022. In these roles, Roth focused on building relationships with government officials to facilitate regulatory compliance and expand Bird's operations.
Experience in Government
Morgan Roth's experience in government includes serving as Deputy District Director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, Roth assisted in managing constituent services and policy initiatives, providing support to the district office in the Greater Los Angeles Area. This role contributed to Roth's understanding of legislative processes and public policy.
Educational Background
Morgan Roth earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Irvine, studying from 2013 to 2015. This academic background provided a foundation in political theory, public policy, and governance, which has informed Roth's professional career in public policy and government relations.