Lilia Montoya serves as a dedicated board member of the California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC), bringing decades of experience in public transit operations and workforce development. In her current role as Chief Operations Officer of Bus at the North County Transit District (NCTD), Ms. Montoya oversees the daily operations of the district’s bus services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and service reliability for the communities served.

With a proven track record in transit leadership, Ms. Montoya has been instrumental in implementing operational improvements, enhancing customer experience, and fostering innovative training programs for transit professionals. Her deep understanding of fleet management, safety protocols, and strategic planning positions her as a valuable asset to CTTC’s mission of providing high-quality workforce training for the transit industry.

As a board member, Ms. Montoya is committed to advancing professional development opportunities for transit employees across California. She actively supports initiatives that equip transit agencies with the tools and training needed to address emerging challenges, embrace new technologies, and build a skilled workforce for the future.

Ms. Montoya holds a degree in Transportation Management and is an active member of industry organizations dedicated to improving public transit operations and workforce readiness. Her leadership at CTTC plays a key role in ensuring that California’s transit professionals receive the highest standard of training, strengthening the industry’s long-term success.