Stephanie Ly, PhD, MPH

Dr. Stephanie Ly is an electric vehicle manufacturing expert and public health educator passionate about climate solutions. She is the Senior Manager for eMobility Strategy and Manufacturing Engagement at the World Resources Institute (WRI) where she convenes medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, focuses on workforce training needs and works on strategies to advance school bus and heavy equipment electrification.

Stephanie previously worked at a major automotive supplier that deployed some of the world’s first electric trucks and equipment. Stephanie’s research and industry expertise spans manufacturing, workforce development, transportation and climate-related innovation to support Mechanism's role in informing the public, policymakers, and industry leaders about the future of manufacturing.

Stephanie also serves as adjunct faculty at the California State University San Marcos. She holds a Ph.D. from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, an M.P.H. from the University of Southern California, and dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Business Administration from Lycoming College. Outside of work, Stephanie has backyard chickens, trains for marathons and hikes with her family in San Diego.