Leah Walton

Transportation Safety Specialist @National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC, US

Advocates for safety improvements, particularly as they relate to transportation safety, including addressing legislative and regulatory policies at both the national and state level.Policy Advocacy & Public Affairs: Spearheads efforts to advance safety initiatives at national, state, and local levels. Develops and delivers compelling testimonies to legislative bodies, ensuring alignment between policy objectives and industry standards. Represents the agency at media events, legislative briefings, and hearings to drive awareness and action.Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivates and manages partnerships across government, industry, and advocacy organizations to influence transportation safety outcomes. Established and leads a coalition of 75+ stakeholders, including legislators, industry leaders, and safety advocates, to advance critical policy initiatives.Program & Project Leadership: Identifies and analyzes emerging transportation safety trends in all modes to develop and implement targeted initiatives that drive measurable change. Oversees the execution of programs that increase awareness, enhance regulatory compliance, and promote best practices.Executive Facilitation & Organizational Strategy: Leads facilitation of high-profile internal and externalinitiatives, including strategic planning, succession planning, and diversity programs. Drives alignment with enterprise goals and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.Crisis Communications & Rapid Response: Provides real-time crisis messaging during high-profile safetyincidents, ensuring consistent, transparent messaging across 30+ media outlets.Internal Collaboration & Executive Counsel: Advised senior executives and policy teams on communication strategies, contributing to 10+ successful legislative hearings.