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Joe W. Dillard Jr.
Director of Government & External Affairs
Joe W. Dillard Jr., Director of Equitable Innovation & Legislative Policy at GRTC
Joe W. Dillard Jr. is the Director of Equitable Innovation & Legislative Policy at the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) in Richmond, Virginia.14 He assumed this newly created diversity, equity, and inclusion role at GRTC in August 2021.4
Dillard is a highly accomplished and dedicated professional with a proven track record in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the transit industry.2 He is responsible for spearheading the creation of GRTC's equity department and leading the agency's efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.13
One of Dillard's core values is that who he is and what he does are one and the same.5 He is passionate about making the world a more equitable and inclusive place through public transportation options.1
Dillard currently serves as the President of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Richmond chapter.6 He is a dynamic leader who is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the transportation industry.