A native Hispanic from The Bronx assumes the role of Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
This is Lourdes Zapata, who during the administration of former Governor Cuomo served as Director of Diversity for the State of New York.
“With her wealth of experience, Lourdes is the ideal person to oversee the MTA’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including our best-in-class MWBE/SDVOB hiring program in the state,” said MTA President and CEO Janno Lieber.
“I am confident that with her at the helm, the MTA will continue to be an industry leader as we move forward in delivering the historic $55 billion Capital Program and its investments in accessibility, transit equity and jobs in the state of good condition,” Lieber added.
Zapata said his mission includes helping the MTA improve essential transportation as well as creating job opportunities that help communities.
“The key connector for New Yorkers is public transportation, and there is arguably no better time to join the MTA than now as it rebuilds with a vision of an inclusive transportation system,” Zapata said.
“For my part, I will build on past lessons to continue to develop and increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses as the MTA embarks on not only improving essential transportation, but also creating job opportunities that impact our communities.” Zapata added.
Zapata replaces Tracey Mitchell, who has been the interim director since February 24.
2023-09-07 14:10:00
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