Miss Sophie Mackenzie CGeog
Employer Name
Transport Scotland
Biography
Sophie Mackenzie is a Chartered Transport Planning Professional and Chartered Geographer, currently working in Transport Scotland as Trunk Road Active Travel Delivery Manager within the Roads Delivery Operations Directorate. She has a strong interest in active travel, supported by broad experience across all transport modes. Sophie holds an MA in Geography and Sociology, alongside a MSc in Urban Transport. As a Chartered Geographer, she brings expertise in spatial analysis, geographic information systems, and applied research across environmental impacts, decarbonisation, and transport contexts in both rural and urban settings. She has a proven track record of using geo-spatial insights to inform transport policy and strategy. Her strengths include qualitative research, data visualisation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement. Sophie is committed to advancing the role of geography in addressing societal challenges through evidence-based decision-making, professional leadership and knowledge sharing.