Kristin Shaw, LEED AP O+M
Author •  Mobility Strategist • Urban Planner • Photographer
Detroit, Michigan • kristin@kristinshaw.com • 248-513-1116
Professional Summary
Kristin Shaw is a mobility leader and climate innovation strategist shaping Michigan’s transition toward electrified, equitable, and climate‑ready transportation systems. Her expertise spans EV‑infrastructure design, smart‑city implementation, transportation decarbonization, clean‑freight systems, resilience planning, and the integration of emerging mobility technologies into public‑sector frameworks. She is recognized for designing people‑centered, actionable climate and mobility solutions that strengthen communities and accelerate state- and city‑level transformation.
Professional Experience
Program Manager, Smart Cities, NextEnergy [2025 – Present] 
Leads mobility and electrification programs including EV‑charging infrastructure, advanced air mobility strategy, and smart‑city innovation initiatives.
Designs and advances public‑charging strategies to improve access, reliability, and integration with the built environment.
Strengthens the Michigan mobility ecosystem through partnerships with utilities, municipalities, industry, state agencies, and technology innovators.
Develops frameworks for multimodal mobility, grid readiness, and climate‑focused urban design.

Transportation Decarbonization Lead, City of Detroit, Office of Mobility Innovation [2022-2025]

Helped secure and program $150M+ in federal funding for EV‑infrastructure deployment, fleet electrification, charging hubs, and port decarbonization.
Directed Detroit’s EV strategy, including site planning, siting criteria, corridor planning, and charging network design.
Supported electrification of the DDOT bus fleet and hydrogen pilot planning.
Led Detroit’s winning proposal in the Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge, making Detroit one of three global host cities for clean‑freight innovation.
Advanced freight‑emissions reduction, logistics innovation, and community‑focused decarbonization approaches.

Digital Media Manager/ Sustainability Project Administrator, Huntington Place [2016 – 2022]
Guided the venue’s LEED Gold v4.1 O+M certification, the largest of its kind in Michigan.
Oversaw sustainability programs: waste diversion, green‑building operations, urban beekeeping, community partnerships, and transparency reporting.
Managed digital strategy, communications, and public storytelling on sustainability and infrastructure modernization.
Core Expertise
EV‑Infrastructure Strategy & Design
Smart Cities & Electrification Planning
Mobility Innovation & Advanced Air Mobility
Transportation Decarbonization
Clean Freight & Port Decarbonization
Climate Strategy & Policy Development
Public‑Sector Innovation & Funding Acquisition
Sustainable Building Operations (LEED AP O+M)
Community Engagement & Cross‑Sector Collaboration
Mobility Research, Writing & Thought Leadership

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