Anita Kim
About Anita Kim
Anita Kim serves as the Director of Government Affairs and Policy at Torc Robotics, where she focuses on policy development for advanced vehicle technologies and engages with commercial vehicle stakeholders. She has a diverse background in transportation policy, having held various roles in both government and private sectors.
Work at Torc Robotics
Anita Kim serves as the Director of Government Affairs and Policy at Torc Robotics, a position she has held since 2024. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she focuses on engaging with commercial vehicle stakeholders to advance policy development. Kim plays a key role in managing state and local government relations and is part of the safety and regulatory team, contributing to policy development for advanced vehicle technologies.
Education and Expertise
Anita Kim holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2007 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in government affairs and policy development within the transportation sector.
Background
Anita Kim has a diverse professional background in government affairs and policy. She began her career as a Business Development Assistant at GMO from 2004 to 2005. She then worked as a Project Manager at the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development from 2005 to 2007. Following this, she held various positions at the U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, including Senior Technology Policy Analyst and Acting Division Chief of Technology Innovation and Policy.
Previous Positions
Before joining Torc Robotics, Anita Kim worked at Cruise as the Head of Policy Research for five months in 2023. She also spent a year as a Senior Associate at ICF International from 2008 to 2009. Her extensive experience in policy roles has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current position at Torc Robotics.
Achievements in Policy Development
Throughout her career, Anita Kim has focused on advancing policy development in the transportation sector. Her work at Torc Robotics involves collaborating with stakeholders in the commercial vehicle industry, emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance. Her contributions are aimed at shaping policies that support the integration of advanced vehicle technologies.