Lais Caldeira (She/her)

Technical Associate Project Manager
IL/CST (GMT-6)

Work History

Lais Caldeira dedicated over four years to developing transportation infrastructure in Brazil while working at the National Confederation of Transport. During this time, Lais authored multiple reports assessing infrastructure conditions and identifying key investment needs to enhance the country’s transport network. She conducted rigorous research on the technical aspects of transportation infrastructure, leveraging data gathering and analysis.

More recently, Lais completed a summer internship at RMI, which deepened her understanding of the transport decarbonization landscape in the U.S. and led to her current role at CALSTART. Lais now advances zero-emission transportation solutions through demonstration and technical feasibility projects.

Education & Certifications

• M.S. in Public Policy with a Certificate in Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Chicago
• M.S. in Transportation, University of Brasília
• B.S. in Production Engineering, University of Brasília

Work Approach

I leverage data analysis and technical expertise to assess and demonstrate the feasibility and performance of zero-emission technologies, helping fleets transition to more sustainable operations and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.