Aasiyah Blow

Secretary

Aasiyah Blow serves as the Employee Engagement and Communications Officer for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). In her role, she is responsible for streamlining and managing the entire lifecycle of internal communications at The Secretary's Office (TSO) and across MDOT, spanning 10,000 employees. She collaborates closely with executive leadership to ensure all employees are well-informed and aligned with the organization's goals and values. With a keen sense of engagement and communication opportunities, Aasiyah proactively connects with key internal stakeholders to pursue collaboration opportunities that impact the organization's success. 

Previously, Aasiyah served as Senior Manager, External Affairs for a leading minority transportation organization, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), overseeing public-facing communications and marketing campaigns and initiatives. She also served in a communications and marketing role for a top A&E firm, HNTB, leading internal communications, supporting engagement strategies and campaigns, and managing marketing packages for some of their major clients. As a highly motivated, energetic young leader, Aasiyah has demonstrated a unique skill set that includes problem-solving, technical excellence, innovation, and decision-making.

Aasiyah is currently pursuing her second master’s in strategic communications, but recently she graduated Cum Laude with her MBA in Management with a concentration in Marketing & Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus and holds a BA in Mass Communications from the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. As an avid supporter of women’s empowerment and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Aasiyah embodies equity, respect, and integrity. Outside of work, Aasiyah loves exercising, reading, trying new vegan restaurants and spending time with her friends, family, and sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (Ooo-Oop!).