Sabrina Sussman

Sabrina Sussman serves as Chief Program Officer for Metropolitan Nashville’s historic Choose How You Move (CHYM) transportation investment program. In this role, Sabrina oversees the implementation of the voter-approved $3.1 billion program that works to improve daily mobility by safely connecting Nashvillians to jobs, schools, and essential services. CHYM will transform how people move around Nashville for decades to follow.

Sabrina has a background in public policy and communications and has worked on the leading edge of transportation for nearly two decades. Previously, she worked at the US Department of Transportation, the City of New York, the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, and Zipcar. Across her career, Sabrina has built an expertise in coalition building between public and private enterprises.

Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Sabrina served as Chief of Staff to Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and as Senior Advisor to Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

She holds a B.A. in Communications and Political Science from American University and an M.P.S. in Political Management from The George Washington University. Sabrina is an avid foodie and is always looking to try new restaurants in town.