COMTO-NY Expanding the Table: Leadership, Opportunity, and Impact in Transportation and Beyond

On behalf of the COMTO New York Events Committee, we invite you to join us for our 2026 COMTO-NY Diversity Month Event at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, NY 10037.

This year’s theme, “Expanding the Table: Leadership, Opportunity, and Impact in Transportation and Beyond,” reflects our continued commitment to advancing inclusion, broadening access, and elevating diverse voices across the transportation industry and beyond.

As we recognize Diversity Month, this program will bring together leaders, professionals, and community stakeholders for an engaging conversation on how we create more equitable pathways, strengthen leadership pipelines, and drive meaningful impact across our sectors.

MODERATOR

Shanifah Rieara, MTA, Senior Advisor for Communications and Policy

PANELISTS

Tracey Bessellieu, TBE Consulting, Founder & CEO

Cameron Black, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, Assistant Professor of Labor Studies

Paige Graves, MTA, General Counsel

Terrel Smith, COMTO New York Advisory Board

Includes a Soul Food Culinary Experience and a Schomburg Tour

Members - FREE                   Non Members - $25

CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (COMTO)

Who We Are
We ensure transportation serves all.

What We Believe
We believe that all lived experience moves the world. We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of transporting all people all the time should reflect the complex mosaic of those they serve. We believe that commitment to uplifting all people moves us forward every day.

COMTO is a 501(c)( 3) nonprofit organization

We look forward to you joining us on April 29th at 5:30pm.

Sincerely,

COMTO-NY Events Committee