Allanté V. Whitmore, Ph.D.

Dr. Allanté V. Whitmore is a dynamic leader at the forefront of research and innovation in transportation and technology. As Director of Research and Social Impact at The Plum Catalyst, she leads the firm’s work at the intersection of emerging mobility solutions and equitable community outcomes.

With a strong foundation in both academic and applied research, Dr. Whitmore is driven by a deep commitment to aligning technological advancement with the public good. She holds a joint Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, where her research focused on the environmental, equity, and economic impacts of autonomous vehicle deployment.

Before joining The Plum Catalyst, Allanté served as Director of Automated & Emerging Technology at the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, where she helped shape policy and strategy for the future of transportation.

At Plum, she continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible—bringing rigorous research, inclusive frameworks, and visionary thinking to every project.