Fonda Dusé has nearly two decades of human resources experience and has created diversity and inclusion initiatives for 11 different organizations.
The authority started its zero-emission transition in 2019, ordering its first two New Flyer electric buses.
The 54 40-foot buses are equipped with new amenities to make the riding experience more enjoyable for both customers and drivers.
The authority said it is ensuring outreach is as inclusive as possible, adding that as the region reopens, it plans to engage directly with the community.
During the webinar, which is now available on demand, Morgan Lyons discussed how to plan for a crisis, as well as how look ahead once the nation can get through the pandemic, before being joined by the transit CEOs.
Agency is asking riders who must leave home for essential trips, like going grocery shopping or picking up prescription medication, should consider traveling between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The webinar, taking place April 7 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern, features Morgan Lyons of Lyons Creative, The Rapid's Andrew Johnson, and the Port Authority of Allegheny County's Katherine Kelleman.
The upgrade cost the authority $2.4 million up front and about $400,000 a year.
The 40-foot clean-diesel buses feature USB ports for customers to charge their mobile devices.