Deputy Director and Chief of Staff
Mrs. Mayton serves as the Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). She brings extensive executive leadership experience across multiple state agencies, with a strong record of improving operations, strengthening performance, and advancing statewide initiatives.
Before joining SCHEV, Mrs. Mayton served as Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), where she oversaw agencywide operations and advised senior leadership on major policy and funding matters. She previously served as DRPT’s Chief Administrative Officer, leading information technology, human resources, procurement, business process improvement, and facilities management.
Mrs. Mayton also held senior roles at the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD), including Interim Agency Director and Chief of Staff. There, she led statewide diversity and inclusion initiatives, modernized agency processes, and directed the implementation of the Rebuild Virginia Grant Program. Earlier in her career, she served in executive leadership positions with the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of Historic Resources.
Mrs. Mayton is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, earning both an Executive MBA and a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics. She is a recipient of the Governor’s SWaM Champion Award and a graduate of the Virginia Executive Institute, Leadership Metro Richmond, and the Commonwealth Leadership Academy.