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In this episode, we speak with Cathie Curtis, Deputy Secretary of State of the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles and recipient of AAMVA’s Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety in Motor Vehicle Administration, about her career shaping policies and strategies to improve vehicle safety. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Phil Hansen, keynote speaker at AAMVA’s Annual International Conference, about his personal journey as an artist and speaker and his “Embrace the Shake” philosophy of turning limitations into opportunities for creativity and innovation.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Robin Rehborg, Deputy Director for Driver Safety at the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the new Chair of the AAMVA International Board of Directors, about her career and goals for the year ahead. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we look back on the past year with our Chair of the Board, Bud Craddock, as he prepares to wrap up his tenure. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Julie Johnson, Director of the Administrative Services Division at Iowa DOT, and Holly Sample, Chief Operating Officer at Indiana BMV, about how motor vehicle agencies are navigating retirements, recruiting new employees, and preserving institutional knowledge. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

September is DMV Appreciation Month for Donate Life. In this episode, we speak with Chad Carroll, Executive Director of Donate Life Texas, and Tamara Wheat, Assistant Manager with the Texas DPS Driver License Division, about their partnership and work to make the donor registry removal process more transparent and seamless. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Goldscheider, Founder and CEO of the OpenWallet Foundation, about a new global partnership, Global Digital Collaboration. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Amanda Abruzzo, Senior Operations Administrator with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, about TeleMVD at the Ports and how the program uses technology and partnerships to expand access to MVD services across Arizona. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rodney Saunders, Jr., Employee Engagement Officer at Wisconsin Department of Transportation, about the agency’s Ambassador Program and how it connects students with transportation careers while supporting WisDOT’s broader recruitment and retention efforts. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Ridolfi, AAMVA Program Manager, Vehicle Programs and Strategic Operations, about the newly-published Multi-stage Vehicles Best Practices Guide. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Zita Pangelinan, Acting Administrator and Program Coordinator of the Guam Motor Vehicle Division, about the unique opportunities and challenges of administering driver and vehicle services in a U.S. territory. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Marcus Glasper, Director of the Washington Department of Licensing about their new driver guide. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Daus, President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators about our shared challenges and initiatives in this partner spotlight. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rosalie Johnson, Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, about her state's newly-enacted E-bike safety legislation. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rory Kozoll, Uber's Director of Products for Identity, to discuss how mobile driver licenses (mDLs) can enhance identity verification, improve user experiences, and support secure digital interactions as more relying parties adopt the technology. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur