Ms. Sanagavarapu has been with NYCDOT for 14 years, currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Commissioner of the Traffic Operations division. Prior to that, she managed a team of planners/engineers/consultants working on post Hurricane Sandy recovery and resiliency capital projects, and also managed community engagement, transportation planning and streetscape/public space projects related to rebuilding in Lower Manhattan. She holds a master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in Operations Research from Cornell University.