Kathryn Canepa

Kathryn Canepa’s career north star is finding creative ways to meet peoples' essential needs through community-centered programs and policy development. Based in Sacramento, Kathryn’s career spans 8 years in sustainable transportation and equitable mobility work in nonprofit and state service. She works with stakeholders across sectors to translate community priorities into transportation policy and plans. She is also an experienced grant manager with expertise in event planning and community engagement. In her current role at the California Air Resources Board, Kathryn guides outreach initiatives for incentive programs focused on equitable access to zero-emission transportation. Kathryn is passionate about developing connections with the broader community and creatively applying lessons from across disciplines. Outside of work, Kathryn is an emerging photographer who has exhibited work in several local galleries. She earned a degree in Sustainable Environmental Design from UC Davis, and continues to apply a design thinking approach to her career and personal work.