Gabrielle Hopkins

Gabrielle "Brielle" Hopkins is a seasoned professional in federal policy and government affairs, currently serving as Senior Manager at Waymo since August 2022, where responsibilities include developing strategies to promote autonomous driving policy. Previously, from September 2018 to June 2022, Gabrielle held the position of Vice President of Federal Affairs at the Auto Care Association, representing the interests of 4.4 million employees in the independent automotive aftermarket industry. A decade-long tenure at the U.S. Department of Transportation included roles such as Deputy Director for Governmental Affairs at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where notable achievements included overseeing the implementation of the FAST Act and engaging in autonomous vehicle safety oversight. Prior positions also encompassed serving as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and roles in legal capacities related to government affairs and investigations. Gabrielle holds a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and an MBA in Management from the American University Kogod School of Business.