Our People

C. Y. David Yang

President and Executive Director

Biography

Dr. C. Y. David Yang is the President and the Executive Director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Previously, he worked for the U.S. Department of Transportation and private consulting firms. Dr. Yang has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers and government reports on a variety of transportation topics. A prominent expert in his field, Dr. Yang has delivered multiple technical presentations, invited lectures, and keynote speeches in the U.S. and abroad. Additionally, he serves as an advisory board member on multiple transportation centers, international transportation programs, and scientific journals. Dr. Yang attended Purdue University and received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the field of civil engineering.