Her journey has led to China, Paris, the Pentagon, the U.S. Senate and now, Hyundai’s C-Suite. When I set out to research Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer at Hyundai and one of the top female auto executives, my curiosity had been already been piqued. Here was a woman who seemed to do so much…
What Drives Her: Michelle Rainey Brings the Porsche Experience to Life
Because everyone should have the opportunity to drive an iconic car. And that is the point behind the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. Built just 5 years ago, it’s designed to capture the true Porsche ownership experience and open to all – from new Porsche owners to those who just want the fun of driving…
What Drives Her: Carolina Harris’ Career in Automotive Innovation & Technology
Have you ever gotten into your car and wished there was an app for it? Who wants to read a manual anymore, right? Feature Innovation Manager at Stellantis, Carolina Harris had that exact thought and co-created the app, “Know & Go,” for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, the first FCA vehicle to feature it. And…
What Drives Her: Beth Paretta and the Female-Forward Team Conquering the Legendary Indy 500
Beth Paretta’s Indy 500 team is here to give the racing world a much-needed makeover. Paretta Autosport is going to be the first-ever Indianapolis 500 team with tons of women working at every level. Beth is the puppet master, the one making long-term plans and organizing her ideal team—as race team bosses do. She’s had…
What Drives Her: Kathy Gilbert’s Success in a Male-Dominated Industry
Kathy Gilbert is a mentor driving the success of women and minorities in a male-dominated industry. Kathy Gilbert, Director of Customer Success at CDK Global, is proof that a Black woman can succeed in a male-dominated business. Beyond her education and natural confidence, her passion for mentorship has propelled her into a 20-year career in…
What Drives Her: Bogi Lateiner Is Empowering Women To Take Control Of Their Auto Repair Experience
Bogi Lateiner has spent her life empowering women, both inside the automotive sphere and out. She started off with a desire to work in law in order to help domestic violence victims and slowly discovered that her real passion came in empowering women to understand more about cars and to remind the world that girls…
What Drives Her: How Charlie Martin Is Racing Toward a More Inclusive Future for Motorsport
Charlie Martin is ready to get back on the track. COVID-19 didn’t entirely nix her racing schedule last year, but she still found herself at home more often than not, turning to esports—virtual, simulated racing against all manner of drivers online—and physical training to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. Now, she’s gearing up for…
What Drives Her: Dorothy Glinton Fought Discrimination and Stereotypes to Force Change in The Auto Industry
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…
What Drives Her: Claudia Marquez Paved the Way and Broke the Glass Ceiling at Hyundai Mexico
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…
Creating a Place at the Table: Introducing the Women of Color Automotive Network
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….