Laney has a decade of policy experience in Washington, D.C., with deep expertise in surface transportation and aviation. Drawing on experience in personal offices, on a congressional committee, and in the Executive Branch, she helps clients navigate the legislative process and shape outcomes on Capitol Hill and with Federal agencies.
A co-founder of Trellis, Laney most recently served as Senior Professional Staff on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure under Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.). She served as the lead on Federal transit policy on the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, overseeing Federal transit law and grant programs administered by the Federal Transit Administration. She led negotiations on public transportation in the BUILD America 250 Act, working with transit agencies and stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive public transportation title.
While serving on the Subcommittee on Aviation, Laney’s portfolio focused on workforce and economic challenges facing the U.S. aviation industry. In that role, she authored the first general aviation title ever included in an FAA reauthorization law. In 2020, she served as Policy Advisor to the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, gaining firsthand experience in Federal agency operations.
Laney began her career on Capitol Hill, working for members of the Georgia congressional delegation, where she managed multi-committee legislative portfolios and advanced policy solutions on behalf of Georgians.
Laney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband.