Tricia Sergeson, PMP

Tricia Sergeson, PMP
Acting Assistant Director and Program Manager, HASS COE (Former)

Tricia Sergeson was the Acting Assistant Director and Program Manager at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE), specializing in research, development and technology deployment, project management, and program oversight. She was on detail at HASS COE from the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) Office of Research Services, where she serves as the Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program Manager. In this role, she administers the $370 million TPF program that brings together diverse stakeholders to advance research, innovation, and technology transfer. Through her leadership, she helps drive initiatives that enhance transportation safety, improve infrastructure, and accelerate emerging technologies. Before joining TFHRC, Tricia served as a program and project manager with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Colorado Division Office supporting the over $540 million Federal Aid Highway Program in Colorado. She also led the administration and oversight of the Intelligent Transportation Systems and New Technology programs. Tricia has been recognized with several awards, including the USDOT Secretary of Transportation Award, the 2024 FHWA Individual Corporate Award, and the FHWA Administrator Award. Tricia holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University, as well as two bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Foreign Languages from Washington State University.