Ashley Simmons

Deputy Director at Coalition for Reimagined Mobility

Ashley Simmons is the Deputy Director at the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo), an initiative of Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE). Here are some key points about her background and role:

Role at ReMo

Ashley Simmons is responsible for advancing ReMo’s mission, executing its strategic roadmap, and supporting day-to-day operations in public affairs, policy, and advocacy. She engages with government agencies, legislators, media, and partner organizations to promote ReMo’s vision of harnessing technology and policy to improve mobility outcomes for people and the planet.2 3 4

Professional Background

Simmons has over two decades of experience in policy communications and public affairs, particularly in the transportation, technology, and telecommunications sectors.
Before joining ReMo, she served as the Vice President of External Communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), where she transformed TIA’s communications function and developed integrated strategies for policy, advocacy, and standards teams.1 2
She was also the Director of Communications for the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), overseeing marketing, events, and communications, and led a successful campaign for the 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit, Michigan.1 2
Earlier in her career, Simmons held roles at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the Motion Picture Association, and as a communications advisor for mayoral and county political campaigns in Buffalo, New York.1 2

Education

Simmons earned a Master of Arts in Media and Public Affairs from the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication with a minor in Political Science from SUNY Buffalo State College.1 2

Other Ventures

Ashley Simmons is the Founder and CEO of REVVIT Public Relations, a consultancy that provides media strategies and integrated communications campaigns to educate the public and policymakers on technology-centric legislative and regulatory policy issues.1 2

Current Responsibilities

Her responsibilities include liaising with department leads, managing budgets, overseeing staff performance, and developing relationships with stakeholders across business, government, and academic communities. She also assists in framing key approaches to communications, public affairs, and advocacy in the U.S. and EU.2