Nicole R. Nason serves as the Vice President of Federal Affairs for Commercial Aviation, Sustainability, and Corporate Policy in Boeing Government Operations.  In this role, Nicole is responsible for the development and execution of all legislative strategy and engagement regarding commercial airplanes, environmental regulations, and corporate policies for Boeing.

Prior to joining Boeing, Ms. Nason served as the Chief Safety Officer and Head of External Affairs at Cavnue, a company that combines technology and road infrastructure to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Previously, Nicole served as the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation.  In this role, she led a Modal Administration of over 2700 employees responsible for the Nation’s $50 billion Federal-aid highway program.  Ms. Nason also previously served in other roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation, notably as the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Assistant Secretary for Government Affairs.