Lili Liang
Chief
Maryland DOT State Highway Administration

Examples of Liang’s extensive technical and leadership experience can be found across Maryland’s transportation network. In addition to managing a variety of major multi-year design and construction efforts as chief of SHA’s Traffic Engineering Design Division, she developed comprehensive division-wide training on project management and delivery, which has helped improve agency processes and outcomes. Liang also led the effort to update traffic-related sections of Maryland’s construction and materials standards, ensuring they were aligned with the latest regulations and industry best practices.

Liang recognizes the importance of supporting underrepresented groups. She is involved in the Chinese American Civil Engineers Society and GalTogether Women Power, where she shares her career and life experiences to inspire and empower other women and minority groups. Liang is also active in several industry organizations, including the institute of Transportation Engineers. She has contributed to ITE initiatives such as the Transportation Safety Council webinar, annual meeting abstract review, the “Student to Younger Member Transition” task force and the organization’s “sandbox” planning and design competitions for students.