Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the transportation industry and the U.S. government. She possesses in-depth knowledge of economic and safety regulations in transportation, border security, North American trade, and stakeholder engagement. Karen also has a strong background in corporate governance and shareholder transparency issues.

With a solid educational foundation including graduate work in Economics from The George Washington University, a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with French and Spanish from The University of North Dakota, and studies at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Karen is well-equipped to address complex economic challenges.

Karen has held prominent positions such as President at Policy & Advocacy Associates, Vice President of Public & Government Affairs at Canadian National Railway Company, and Senior Vice President of Policy, Legislation, & Communications at the Association of American Railroads. Her professional journey includes serving as a Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission, Chief Economist at the United States Senate Committee on Finance, and Economist at the U.S. Department of Transportation among other key roles.

Throughout her career, Karen Phillips has been deeply involved in various aspects of the transportation sector, legislative processes, and fostering U.S./Canada relations. Her expertise in transportation regulations, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance has significantly contributed to shaping policies and fostering dialogue within the industry.