Tiffany Robinson was appointed the Director for the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation in November 2024 by Governor Youngkin. She also serves as a member of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, chair of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority board, and as a board member for several transit organizations around the Commonwealth.

Transitioning from her most recent role as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office, Robinson has been a dedicated partner to the transportation team since September 2023. In addition to transportation, Robinson’s portfolio in the Governor’s Office has spanned critical areas, including labor, administration, health and human resources, and agriculture.

Prior to her tenure in Virginia, Robinson served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, where she managed a workforce of over 1,800 employees and an operating budget of $1.7 billion during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her career also featured roles as a Deputy Chief of Staff in the Maryland Governor’s Office and as Assistant Secretary in Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Her contributions to housing, community development, and regional transit-oriented projects reflect her deep-rooted dedication to public service and economic development.

A graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Robinson also earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Contact Tiffany Robinson at tiffany.robinson@drpt.virginia.gov