Tiffany Gunter is the Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer for the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan. Ms. Gunter will support the CEO and the Board of Directors in organizing the effort to improve regional transportation and secure dedicated funding. Ms. Gunter is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RTA administration and operations.Tiffany earned a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration, both from the University of Michigan –Dearborn.Prior to joining the RTA, Tiffany served as an Executive Dean of Inter-Institutional Affairs and Educational Partnerships at the Wayne County Community College District, where she provided support to the District in development of relationships and partnerships that strengthen institutional programs, resources, and networks. Tiffany advocated for strategic partnerships that advance the mission of the District and the Chancellor’s strategic priorities.Tiffany is a native Detroiter and has worked in retail at the Kmart Headquarters in Troy, MI as an Inventory Manager. She worked in the automotive industry as a Material Cost Manager for Chrysler Corporation (Mopar Division) and as a Transportation Project Manager with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) with a focus on major capital investments and improved specialized transportation.Prior to her recent entry into higher education, Ms. Gunter spent a decade with SEMCOG. Tiffany performed a critical role in the development of the Regional Transit Authority and is genuinely dedicated to the work of the RTA. Ms. Gunter is passionate about improving public transportation and understands the challenges of the area agencies and is working to find solutions.Ms. Gunter is well-known for her nutritionally wonderful, but aesthetically undesirable “green drinks.” Tiffany spends her spare time researching and applying holistic health advice. Ms. Gunter currently resides in the city of Detroit with her husband and their son.