TTP Hires Regulatory Policy Expert to Build Upon Recent Federal and State Successes

Washington, DC – The Transport Project – a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, servicers and suppliers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s transportation sector – today announced the appointment of Katie Vassalli as its Director of Regulatory Affairs.

In her new role, Vassalli will lead The Transport Project’s federal and state regulatory policy, compliance, and oversight operations, focusing on advancing pro-natural gas and hydrogen motor fuel policies in Washington and state capitols with specific focus on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Agriculture.

Over her extensive career, Vassalli has worked in various senior regulatory, policy analysis, and member education programming roles for the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA). She brings genuine experience and deep relationships to the RNG trucking and fueling space that will expand stakeholder and partner coalitions and promote practical, science-based policy solutions to advance clean transportation outcomes favorable to business operations.

Katie Vassalli holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Interdisciplinary Studies from American University.

She will be based in TTP’s Washington, DC headquarters on Capitol Hill.

Katie can be reached at kvassalli@transportproject.org.

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The Transport Project is a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, servicers and suppliers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s transportation sector. Through the increased use of gaseous motor fuels including renewable natural gas and hydrogen, the United States and Canada can help achieve ambitious climate goals and greatly improve air quality safely, reliably, and effectively without delay and without compromising existing commercial business operations. Find out more at: transportproject.org.