Annabel R. Chang

Annabel R. Chang is the Head of State Policy & Government Relations at Waymo, a position she has held since August 2020.1 Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has an extensive background in policy, government relations, and law.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Waymo, Annabel held several notable positions:

• Vice President, Bay Area at Alaska Airlines (May 2017 - July 2020)
• Director of Public Policy at Lyft (September 2015 - May 2017)
• Public Policy Manager at Lyft (May 2014 - August 2015)
• Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco (March 2013 - February 2014)
• Litigation Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP (January 2011 - March 2013)

Education

Annabel has a strong educational background:

• J.D., cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
• B.A., cum laude, from University of California, Berkeley
• Executive Education from Stanford University
• Study abroad experience at The University of Hong Kong and National Taiwan University

Additional Roles and Achievements

• Founding Member of Chief (August 2020 - Present)
• Completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme from the University of Oxford (March 2024)
• Named one of the Top 40 Under 40 National Asian Pacific Islander Political Operatives and Public Affairs Professionals in 2016
• Recognized as one of the Top 40 under 40 in San Francisco by the San Francisco Business Times in 2018
• Listed among the 2018 SF Business Times Most Influential Women in the Bay Area

Annabel's career trajectory demonstrates her expertise in policy, government relations, and technology, making her well-suited for her current role at Waymo, where she leads state policy and government relations efforts.1