Dr Joanna White is Director for Research, Development and Innovation at National Highways, where her teams provide technical advice, assurance and leadership on research, innovation, intelligent transport systems, connected and automated vehicles, energy and road design. As a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jo is the National Highways professional lead for this capability. Jo is a huge advocate of STEM activities with schools and is passionate about inspiring people to get into the transport industry. Outside of her work at National Highways, Jo is a Trustee of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund.