Karen Bobo

Karen Bobo is currently serving as Senior Advisor for Workforce Development and Interagency Coordination in the US Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary.  She became the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Director – Transportation Workforce Development in May 2019.  Prior to taking this position, Karen served as the Division Administrator in the FHWA – Iowa Division from 2015 to May 2019.  Before going to Iowa, she was the Assistant Division Administrator in the FHWA – Indiana Division from 2011 – 2015 and the Director – Local Agency Programs in the FHWA - California Division from 2009 - 2011.  Karen has held other leadership and technical positions throughout her career and has over 30 years of experience with FHWA beginning with the Highway Engineer Training Program.  Karen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.