National Peer Network · Founded 2026
Building the Network for African American transportation leadership.
The Association of African American Directors of Transportation connects, supports, and elevates African American directors and senior leaders across the student transportation industry.
26M+
Children moved by student transportation daily
10
Founding member directors nationwide
Who We Are
Connection, purpose, and collective voice
AAADOT is a newly formed national peer network dedicated to connecting, supporting, and elevating African American professionals serving as Directors of Transportation and senior leaders in the student transportation industry.
We were founded in recognition of a critical gap: Black transportation directors have historically lacked a dedicated space to share knowledge, navigate challenges, and amplify their collective voice.
“We are creating a space to network, share best practices, and provide professional insight.”
Mission & Values
What guides us
To connect, support, and elevate African American transportation directors and senior leaders through shared professional development, peer mentorship, and collective advocacy — ensuring Black leadership is visible, valued, and powerful.
Community & Belonging
Authentic relationships, not transactional networks.
Professional Excellence
Holding ourselves and each other to the highest standard.
Equity & Inclusion
Advocating for systems that serve every student fairly.
Mentorship & Succession
Investing in those who will follow us.
Advocacy & Influence
Using our collective voice to shape policy and practice.
Founding Leadership
Meet the founding cohort
Ten founding member directors representing agencies across the country.
Joe Brumfield
Executive Director, AAADOT
Our founding members represent Directors of Transportation from some of the largest and most complex systems across the country.
Stay Connected
Upcoming events and more
Join the AAADOT email list for gathering announcements, network updates, and opportunities to connect.
Join AAADOT
Membership tiers
Membership is open to African American professionals at the Director of Transportation level or above, or on a director track.
Full Member
- Director of Transportation or above
- Full voting rights
- Access to member programming
- Member directory listing
Associate Member
- Senior managers on a director track
- Advisory status in Year 1
- Full programming access
- Member directory listing
Guest
- Invited by a member for a specific gathering
- No vote, no dues
- A way to experience AAADOT before joining
Industry Partners
Founding sponsorship opportunities
AAADOT partners with mission-aligned organizations to support members and programming without compromising member-led governance.
Founding Platinum
Premier year-round recognition, a speaking opportunity, and recognition as a Founding Sponsor.
InquireThis is the moment. This is the network. This is AAADOT.
Whether you’re a transportation leader looking for community or an industry partner who believes in Black leadership development, we’d love to hear from you.