AAADOT
National Peer Network · Founded 2026
Building the room for African American transportation leadership.
The Association of African American Directors of Transportation (AAADOT) connects, supports, and elevates African American Directors of Transportation and senior leaders across the student transportation industry.
A trusted space for connection, mentorship, 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. AAADOT was founded in recognition of a critical gap: despite the size and importance of the student transportation sector, 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.”
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 in the student transportation industry.
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.
What AAADOT does
In our founding year, AAADOT is focused on building the foundation: consistent connection, in-person relationship-building, and a governance structure members can trust.
Virtual Peer Meetings
60–75 minute gatherings on topics chosen by members — from fleet electrification and grant funding to executive presence and navigating board dynamics.
Signature Conference Dinners
Networking dinners at STN East, STN Reno/National, and NAPT — creating high-value gathering moments for members and guests.
Peer Network & Mentorship
A trusted network members can call on when facing difficult situations, with an eye toward formal mentorship pairing in Years 2–3.
Signature conference dinners
STN East
Seated dinner, 2–2.5 hours, with a featured speaker.
STN Reno / National
Dinner plus a member recognition moment.
NAPT
Dinner plus year-end reflection and goal-setting.
Meet the founding cohort
Twelve founding member directors, representing agencies across the country — geographic and institutional diversity that mirrors the districts they serve.
Joe Brumfield
Executive Director, AAADOTMembership tiers
Membership is open to African American professionals working in student transportation 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 all monthly meetings & dinners
- Member directory listing
Associate Member
- Senior managers on a director track
- Advisory (non-voting) status in Year 1
- Full programming access
- Member directory listing
Guest
- Invited by a member for a specific event
- No vote, no dues
- Great way to experience AAADOT before joining
Founding sponsorship opportunities
AAADOT partners with mission-aligned organizations in the student transportation industry to fund events and programming — without compromising member-led governance.
Founding Platinum
Title sponsorship of one annual conference dinner, logo on all communications, speaking opportunity, and recognition as a Founding Sponsor.
Gold
Co-sponsorship of one annual conference dinner, logo on event materials, and recognition in all communications.
Silver
Sponsorship of one monthly meeting series with logo placement and newsletter recognition.
Supporting
Logo in the member newsletter and directory listing as an AAADOT Industry Partner.
Contact info@aaadot.org for sponsorship level pricing and details.