Women Driven Mobility

?? Behind the Wheel: Meet Jenny Shan For the past two weeks, our Deployment Project Manager Jenny Shan has been on the ground near Detroit, leading the launch of one of our most complex projects to date. She’s been coordinating the deployment team, ensuring 24/7 support for the customer, and making sure the robots are running seamlessly. ?? But Jenny’s journey into robotics is just as fascinating as the work she does. ?? From Teaching to Engineering Starting as a mathematics teacher, Jenny’s passion for problem-solving led her to engineering. After earning a degree from Columbia University, she moved to #Detroit and joined wheel.me to shape the future of automation. ?? Orchestrating Deployment Success As Deployment Project Manager, Jenny plays a key role in bringing automation projects to life. She coordinates deployment projects both big and small across the ???? U.S., ensuring that every implementation runs smoothly from start to finish. Her work includes: ? Managing deployment teams to ensure efficient installations. ? Collaborating with customers to prepare everything needed for a successful launch—from technical setup and IT integrations to operational readiness. ? Troubleshooting and optimizing solutions in real time to make sure our ?? robots seamlessly integrate into dynamic environments. ? Ensuring 24/7 support during critical phases to give customers confidence in their new automation setup. ?? From Concept to Execution ?? "One of the most exciting aspects of a deployment is collaborating with the customer's innovation team and engineers to bring automation to their facility. This involves understanding their current processes, what cycle time requirements we may need to satisfy, and any opportunities to improve the workflow. It is always satisfying to see the final results—our robots working autonomously in dynamic environments, helping bring smoother operations to our customer's facility." ?? ?? ??? From a classroom to a robotics lab and now to leading large-scale deployments, Jenny’s story is a testament to adaptability, passion, and the power of continuous learning. ?? Stay tuned for more inspiring stories in our Behind the Wheel series! ?? #behindthewheel #wheelme #robotics #womenintech #womeninleadership #automation #career

Meet Mary Arraf - the featured rockstar in this week's MichComms Report newsletter. I first heard Mary speak on an International Women's Day panel at an Impact100 Oakland County event (she was phenomenal!), and then we met when she participated in a PRSA Detroit event we hosted at Franco's office last year. I loved listening to and learning from her during those events, and I knew she would be a great fit to feature in my newsletter. Mary is a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years of experience spanning automotive, financial?and nonprofit sectors. She's currently the Head of Communications for Automotive & Continental North America at Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., where she manages media relations, marketing, executive and internal communications?and social media across North America. Mary's piece of advice for other marketing/comms pros: "Know your values and your boundaries. We are currently living in very interesting times. It is important to be clear about what you stand for. Understand your personal and professional values so you can advocate for them more confidently." (LOVE this!) If you're a marketing or comms pro in Michigan, learn more about The MichComms Report here: https://lnkd.in/eUVEzFE

Big news! Automotive Hall of Fame is proud to recognize Chrissy Taylor, CEO of Enterprise Mobility, as our 2025 Industry Leader Award recipient! ?? This honor celebrates her exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact on the mobility industry. On April 15 at the Auto Forum in New York City, we will present this prestigious award in partnership with Cox Automotive Inc. Stay tuned for more as we celebrate Chrissy’s achievements! #Leadership #ChrissyTaylor #AutomotiveHallofFame #IndustryLeader

Genesis Motor America recently named veteran marketing executive Amy Marentic as chief marketing officer. In this position, Marentic will oversee all Genesis marketing strategy and activities across the United States, driving brand awareness while contributing to increased sales and market share expansion. Marentic will report to Tedros Mengiste, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. “Amy has a proven track record of driving transformation and growth in her experience leading marketing initiatives in automotive, mobility, and technology sectors,” said Mengiste. “As we continue on our path of rapid growth, I look forward to working with Amy to strengthen our brand’s visibility across every consumer touchpoint and welcome more customers to the Genesis family.” As CMO, Marentic will be responsible for leading the United States marketing division in the development, implementation, and management of marketing messages directed at consumers. Marentic will develop and manage the strategic business plan for all national and regional advertising, multicultural, experiential, and digital marketing, CRM, and the brand’s online presence. Additionally, Marentic will support the brand’s current and growing network of standalone retail facilities through local marketing efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBjTsEYK #GenesisUSA

In honor of International Women's Day 2025, we're incredibly proud to celebrate the daily achievements of women at Michigan Central. More than 75% of the Michigan Central team are women, inspiring us with their commitment, strength, and impact in their jobs. And across our member community, more than 25% of startups within Newlab are female-founded, and 37 women are part of Femology's Female Founders School. At Michigan Central, we're building a culture that celebrates innovation and equity, which wouldn't be possible without talented women who build our ecosystem and create new growth opportunities for the city and beyond. #WomenofMichiganCentral #WomenPoweringInnovation

Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize the bold, visionary women shaping the future—and our Chief Catalyst, Tammy, is one of them. At The PLUM Catalyst, we believe the future moves forward when brave women lead the way. Tammy is a daily reminder of what happens when vision meets action—building a future where mobility is equitable, innovative, and accessible for all. She proves that when women lead with courage and purpose, they transform industries, empower communities, and create lasting change. Today, and every day, we celebrate the women moving the world forward. ?? ?? What’s a quality you admire in strong women leaders? Comment below ?? #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenWhoLead #PLUMCatalystWomen #FutureOfMobility #LeadershipInAction #EquityInMotion #WomenInTransportation

Lena Artemenko is shaping the future of automotive innovation as Chief Product Officer at GO TO-U. With a strong foundation in strategy, negotiation, sales management, and marketing, she brings a visionary approach to product development. We’re thrilled to celebrate Lena as a Top Women in EV 2025 finalist in Customer Success, proudly supported by Hive! #TopWomenInEV | #EMobility | #ElectricVehicles | #Equity | #Success | #Customer

Joyride's March 2025 Book of the Month is Women Behind the Wheel by Nancy Nichols. Since their inception cars have defined American culture, but until quite recently car histories were largely written by and about men—with little attention given to the fascinating story of women and cars. This engaging non-fiction narrative illustrates how the car helped to define modern womanhood. Cars helped women secure the right to vote, changed the nature of romance, and influenced both fashion and child rearing customs. In the just over 100 years since their inception, cars have created possibilities even as they exposed women to new kinds of danger. Women Behind the Wheel explores the uniquely gendered landscape of the automobile, detailing the many reasons why cars are both more expensive and more dangerous for women drivers. The automobile is on the cusp of momentous change. As we advance into the era of electric, connected, and autonomous vehicles, Nichols shows us why we should hit the brakes and look back in the rear-view mirror at this long and fascinating history. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghnf4B4c

?? The Most Influential Women in Mobility 2025 is Here! ?? For the 7th edition of this landmark report, we’re spotlighting 15 trailblazing women who are shaping the future of mobility. These visionaries are driving innovation, championing sustainability, and making mobility more inclusive—one bold move at a time. ??? From founders to policymakers, engineers to entrepreneurs, these leaders are pushing boundaries and proving that the future of mobility is powered by diverse voices. We won’t reveal all their incredible stories just yet… ?? Discover them now! ?? https://lnkd.in/eeK-MNjT ???? Congratulations to our 2025 honorees: Pam Cooley, Anabel Diaz Calderon, Evelyn Gathua, Valerie Labi, Paloma Martín Benito, Tatiana Mattos, Silena Medici, Christina Moe Gjerde, Anastasia Pecullo, Geraldine Priya, Lidia Signor, Tina Unterlaender, Olivia Walker, Christina B. and Aastha Yadav! ?? Let’s celebrate their impact together! Tag someone who inspires you in mobility. #MIWIM #MIWIM25 #WomenInMobility #FutureOfMobility

Women pioneering The Future of Transportation