Her research includes focus on journey to school in urban areas, transportation planning, livability assessment in freight-centric communities, and strategies to engage citizens in the transportation planning process. Additionally, she has a strong record of focused workforce research and outreach related to increasing representation of women in transportation. Ivey is also the project director for the West TN STEM Hub, a regional initiative focused on increasing K-12 students’ preparedness for and interest in STEM careers. She serves as faculty advisor for the University of Memphis student chapters of WTS and the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and volunteer coordinator for the ITE Transportation Education Council.