JC Hancock is a research operations engineer on the Prototyping and Research Operations (PROps) team at Toyota Research Institute (TRI). During her time at TRI, she has worked in operations and data collection within the automated driving and robotics divisions. She focuses on designing research test plans, maintaining internal and external partnerships, and providing high-quality logistical and safety support to accelerate research teams’ technological development.

Before joining TRI, JC’s passion for the automotive industry led her to work in various areas, including manufacturing and media/journalism. She holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.