Kristen Wahl is the Director of Energy Justice & Workforce Readiness for the Advanced Energy Technologies Directorate (AET), where she works to plan and execute energy, equity, and environmental justice & workforce development activities. As the Department Director for Sustainable Transportation Education & Partnerships (STEP), Kristen also manages a portfolio of advanced mobility research, education, and workforce development programs and serves as the program director of DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition Program, North America’s premier training ground for future automotive leaders.