HDR promotes director of transportation strategic communications

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Consulting engineering firm HDR has promoted Katie Caskey to director of strategic communications for its transportation business.

Caskey studied transportation, land use planning and architecture and worked in transit and transportation services before joining HDR in 2019 as a strategic communications manager. She has developed and led public-engagement activities for transportation studies and plans and provided guidance for connected automated vehicles. Earlier this year, she was awarded an HDR fellowship to continue research in community outreach compensation methods to remove barriers and improve engagement.

In her new role, Caskey will be responsible for the growth, development and delivery of HDR’s 180-member transportation strategic communications practice, within the firm’s 250-member program serving clients in all infrastructure markets. She will work with fellow leaders to expand technical capabilities, geographic service areas and workforce development opportunities.

“Katie understands how successful stakeholder engagement can inform key infrastructure decisions, build critical support and lead to improved mobility,” says transportation advisory services director Janet González Tudor. “Her experience provides a strong foundation for continued growth of our strategic communications practice.”

“From the integration of new technology to improving the capacity and safety of transportation systems, proactive and strategic outreach programs are critical,” says Caskey. “I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues, clients and communities to move the needle on how successful and inclusive stakeholder engagement can drive efficient and effective program delivery.”