Marcie Kahbody currently serves a dual role, as the Agency Chief Information Officer (AIO) for the California Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Chief Information Officer for the Department of Transportation. In this capacity, Marcie oversees information technology (IT) responsibilities for all of CalSTA’s Boards, Offices, Commissions, and Departments (including DMV, Caltrans, CHP, High-Speed Rail, and others). With over 31 years of public sector experience in IT, Marcie possesses a record of proven outcomes as a collaborative leader, directing highly technical teams and successfully implementing enterprise transformation initiatives and programs. Marcie focuses on fostering collaboration, building effective teams, encouraging two-way communication, and providing mentorship. She believes in the strength of diversity, building relationships, finding innovative approaches to updating policies, and is passionate about cultivating up-and-coming leaders. Marcie believes that success begins with a People First foundation and has championed it throughout her career.