A Year In Review: 2025 Reflection and 2026 Insights
Dec 16th 10AM to 11AM PST
Reflecting on 2025 and preparations for the next wave in transportation electrification
As we close out 2025, join us for an in-depth look at the latest trends and developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, along with a forward-looking discussion on the policies shaping the future of transportation electrification. Our speakers will provide insights into how these policies are driving industry momentum, addressing equity in EV access, and influencing the global shift toward sustainable transportation. We’ll also explore the policy changes on the horizon and how these factors will impact the industry in 2026 and beyond.
Moderator
Jeff Allen, Executive Director, Forth
Jeff has served as Executive Director of Forth since 2011. He is a highly regarded expert on transportation electrification with a passion for bringing diverse stakeholders together, finding creative solutions to vexing challenges and building strong teams. Jeff previously served as Executive Director and organizational development consultant for multiple nonprofit conservation organizations.
Speakers
For over 25 years, Monica has worked with government, business, philanthropy, and advocacy leaders to accelerate climate and sustainability, working on the ground in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.
She advises strategy, is a board member, and is a member of international networks. She is a Distinguished Fellow at ClimateWorks Foundation and a founding member of Drive Electric’s Steering Committee, which is composed of key strategic philanthropies. She is a director of the Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI)’s Governing Board and a member of the Advisory Board at the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and the Climate Lead´s Council. This year, she joined the Governing Board of the Meliore Foundation.
She helped develop Costa Rica’s national decarbonization plan and was a Special Adviser to the High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26. Her TED talks on climate solutions have over five million views. For her work on electrification, she was included in the list of “BBC 100 Women” in 2021.
Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Justine Johnson is an accomplished economic development and mobility executive with more than 10 years of experience in external affairs, strategy and government and community relations. Prior to joining Team Michigan as Chief Mobility Officer, Justine was appointed to the Los Angeles County Aviation Commission to advise the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on the operations and development of the County’s five airports. In addition to this role, she served as the Director of Member Engagement at the California Mobility Center (CMC) which is a non-profit that promotes commercial interactions with new mobility companies and industry-leading entities to deploy new products, programs, and services in clean mobility in the State of California, and beyond.
Previously, Justine served as the Head of Mobility Engagement for the SoCal/Southwest Region at Ford Motor Company. This promotion was a result of her successful tenure as Ford’s Mobility Strategist. During her time in New York City, she served as Vice President of Government & Community Relations for the New York City Economic Development Corporation, managing government and community relations for Mayor de Blasio’s innovative commuter ferry system. However, her impact on transportation initiatives within NYC was initially established during her time with the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission where she worked on the “Boro Taxi” project, also known as the Green Taxi program, which created a new for-hire vehicle and driver classification.