Robyn Marquis

Chief of Staff
Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)

Work History

Robyn currently serves as the Chief of Staff to CEO, Michael Berube. Prior to taking on this role, she was the Senior Director of Innovative Mobility, where she worked to increase access to and adoption of affordable zero-emission mobility options. This included the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) program, funded through California Climate Investments, which empowers under-resourced communities to overcome their mobility barriers. Before joining CALSTART, Robyn worked for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the Program Lead for the New York Clean Transportation Prizes, an $85 million initiative to improve mobility and accelerate electrification in underserved communities. While at NYSERDA, Robyn managed a large portfolio of innovation and market development projects and oversaw a joint research program with the NYS Department of Transportation. She also served as an officer for the Intelligent Transportation Society of New York.

Education & Certifications

• PhD in Transportation Engineering from RPI Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• MS in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• BS in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Work Approach

Robyn has a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, consistently striving to align decisions and actions to advance its impact. She prioritizes developing talent by mentoring others, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for individuals to thrive within a supportive environment. Grounded in collaboration, she centers community voices and actively engages diverse perspectives to build inclusive, thoughtful, and effective solutions.