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What Drives Her: Celeste Briggs, Director GM Women’s Retail Network

February 26, 2021 by Dawgelene Sangster Leave a Comment

In honor of Women’s History month, Director of General Motors Women’s Retail Network, chats about mentoring and leadership. GM has been on a mission to ensure that, because women buy so many cars–and so many of their cars–that women have the opportunity to grow professionally within the company, too. I recently sat down with General Motor’s… 

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Filed Under: Chevrolet, GMC, She Says, What Drives Her Tagged With: 2015 Chevy Malibu, Celeste Briggs, Dawgelene Sangster, Dr Dawj, General Motors, GM, GM Women's Retail Network, Jocelyn K Allen, women automotive leadership, women in automotive

What Drives Her: Dorothy Glinton Fought Discrimination and Stereotypes to Force Change in The Auto Industry

February 23, 2021 by Cindy Richards Leave a Comment

Dorothy Glinton fought sex discrimination at Ford.

Inspired to Build a Better Life For Her Kids, She Changed Her World, Too. When Sonari Rhodes Glinton, a business correspondent for National Public Radio, thinks of his mom and her friends—the women who raised him on the South Side of Chicago–he thinks of the movie “Hidden Figures.” Like those brilliant African-American women who toiled behind… 

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What Drives Her: Claudia Marquez Paved the Way and Broke the Glass Ceiling at Hyundai Mexico

February 22, 2021 by Taty Praadilla Leave a Comment

Claudia Marquez Hyundai

Can a Latina succeed in a male dominated automotive world? Claudia Marquez, president of Hyundai’s Mexico division, told us that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Generous with her thoughts and palpably driven by achieving objectives, Claudia Marquez sure has proven it—at an international level. What are the keys to her success… 

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Creating a Place at the Table: Introducing the Women of Color Automotive Network

February 16, 2021 by Teia Collier 1 Comment

WOCAN

These women in automotive are changing the world – for all of us. Close your eyes and think of your mechanic. Hold that image in your mind. Now, think of a car salesman. What do they look like? What do they sound like? Hold that image. Stand them next to the mechanic in your mind…. 

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Filed Under: What Drives Her Tagged With: african american women in auto, innovative women, What Drives Her, women and cars, women in auto

What Drives Her: Brehanna Daniels Is Paving the Way for Women in NASCAR’s Pit Road

February 12, 2021 by Natalie Merola Leave a Comment

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NASCAR is still dominated by white guys. But not for long. But Brehanna Daniels broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first African American female pit crew member. Right before the next decade begins, it’s poignant to see how this rising star switched up her career path with an unexpected opportunity: NASCAR. Brehanna is just… 

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Filed Under: What Drives Her Tagged With: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Drive for Diversity, First African American Woman Pit Crew Member, mentorship, NASCAR, NASCAR Drive for Diversity, NASCAR history, Pit Crew, pit road, Tire Changer, What Drives Her, women empowerment

What Drives Her: Sandra Phillips Rogers, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer, is Driving Toyota to a Greater Future

February 8, 2021 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

Sandra Phillips Rogers

Her dual roles are united by a single passion: To help others achieve their best.  “I’m always drawing connections to things that happened in the past and what they say about your future,” said Sandra Phillips Rogers, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer of Toyota, North America. If she’d thought of things that way… 

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Filed Under: What Drives Her Tagged With: diversity, leadership, Sandra Phillips Rogers, Toyota

What Drives Keitha Blackburn, Manager, Experiential Marketing At Porsche Cars North America

February 2, 2021 by Adeina Anderson 1 Comment

Keitha Blackburn

From aerospace to the fast pace at Porsche Cars North America. You might think that working at Porsche Cars North America would be a thrill in itself. The world class sports cars, the sound of them zipping around the track, the racing leadership, the reputation for innovation. But for Keitha Blackburn, manager of experiential marketing,… 

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Filed Under: Porsche, What Drives Her Tagged With: careers, Mentoring, Porsche, What Drives Her

Making Magic, Lemonade and Milestones: “What Drives Her…” Meet Olabisi Boyle of Hyundai

February 2, 2021 by Teia Collier 3 Comments

Olabisi Boyle

The air crackles around her with life, energy and creativity as she discusses the current project of the day. Meet Olabisi Boyle, VP of Product and Mobility at Hyundai Motors, who has made it her mission to connect the dots, create a legacy of inspiration and innovation, and enjoy her world along the way. Getting… 

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Filed Under: She Says, Style, What Drives Her Tagged With: African American Women in Automotive, Black Women in Automotive, Connected Mobility, Hyundai, STEM, women in automotive, women in STEM

What Drives Her: Alison Rahm, Chief Engineer, Dodge Charger

January 19, 2021 by Scotty Reiss 1 Comment

Alison Rahm Dodge Charger

The woman who designed one of the fastest cars on the road, and made sure her kids would love it, too. When Alison Rahm was hired for her first design job at Chrysler, her boss told her she’d be designing headliners. She enthusiastically thanked him, excited for the opportunity. Then, she went to look up… 

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What Drives Her: Lexus CMO Lisa Materazzo’s Journey from Finance to Automotive Marketing

January 16, 2021 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

Lisa Materazzo

She loved cars, but chose finance. Then Toyota called. “The DMV told my dad that if the bought one more car he’d have to get a dealer’s license,” Lisa Materazzo, vice president of marketing at Lexus, said. Growing up, her dad was car fanatic and so were her two brothers, so it’s no surprise she… 

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