Women Driven Mobility

Thank you Automotive News for this recognition ??. I'm grateful to serve Ford Motor Company as Women of Ford Integrated Services Chair. We've delivered nearly 20 programs over the last 2 years reaching over 630 people. Our programs allow for increased human interaction, spurred conversation and establish a forum for intersectionality. Thank you Kristin Welch and Amanda Roraff for the nomination. Brad McCalister, Christian Moran and Peter C. Stern kudos for your unwaivering allyship and executive support. #womeninleadership #inclusionmatters #breakglassceilings #womeninmobility

Women in mobility shining at Chattanooga Connect! Where else will you find #cuip research founding director Mina Sartipi ; #THISisITS CEO Laura Demeo Chace; VP Los Angeles Transportation Commissioner Selika Josiah Talbott; and a mobility IOO innovation DoT leader Elise Feldpausch - love this village of inspiring mobility mavens!

Earlier this month, PAVE held an Autonomous Trucking Weekend at the Texas State Fair with members Aurora, Plus, and Torc Robotics. We were also joined by Erika K. Kemp, PMP, and Brandi A. Bush, P. E., of the Texas Department of Transportation. Tune in to this episode of the PAVECast to hear from Erika and Brandi firsthand on the continued growth of autonomous trucking in Texas. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gWRE3eMX #PAVECampaign #PAVECast #Podcast #TxDOT #BigTex #AutonomousTrucking

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Acting Chief Technology Officer at Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

On air! ?????? The #CitiesFirst Advisors + Podcast is excited to launch our new quarterly webinar series, with an all star lineup of guests and speakers! This webinar episode, "Women in Shared and Active Mobility" features mobility experts Sandra Witzel *SkedGo | Certified B Corp?) and Alex Carroll (City of Alexandria, Virginia). Here's a sneak peek into the episode, which is all about women in shared and active mobility: ?????? ?Please share recent shared mobility business models & success stories ?What are the policy implications of active and shared mobility ?Tell us about how to improve walkability in urban environments ?What is most important for safety of women in public transport & shared mobility ?Please share the latest active mobility infrastructure innovations Listen now on the following platforms:?????? ???Apple: https://lnkd.in/dYCmfwSU ???Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzMvGQ9G ???RSS.com : https://lnkd.in/gpU2EAhm The #CitiesFirst Podcast: https://lnkd.in/d6HAa3kx #gender #urbanism #mobility #shared #infrastructure

Lynn Simoncini never thought of herself as an innovator when she received her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. However, after a double mastectomy, she found herself grappling with an unexpected source of pain during a routine activity — driving. “I couldn't believe there wasn't a product made that makes your seat belt comfortable to wear and that also happens to look good,” Simoncini said after her mastectomy. She shared her idea with her partner, Chad Woolums, and together they drafted a proposal for a supportive, comfortable belt designed specifically for post-mastectomy patients. With the proposal in hand, Simoncini took the idea to Emily Obert, Ford experience design director. With Obert's guidance and the help of a team that included design intern Rima Shkoukani, the SupportBelt? began to take shape. Are you interested in working for a company that supports you and your ideas? Visit careers.ford.com for available opportunities. #WeAreFord #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman in Business is leading the way at General Motors! Big congrats to Mary Barra for continuing to inspire us all with her incredible vision. #IWorkForGM #WomenInLeadership

Utility companies have an underappreciated role in ensuring customers have a seamless EV ownership experience. My thanks to Kristy Fleischmann Groncki and Stephanie Leach for detailing what's needed from automakers to ensure that happens. Plus, they take the Shift podcast behind the scenes for a look at the novel projects Baltimore Gas and Electric has pioneered to give drivers new time-of-use and vehicle-to-home charging options.

This morning I had the honor of kicking off Michigan Tech Week #MichiganTechWeek with the Female Founders Brunch hosted at the Michigan Central Station. As we build the most diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem here at Michigan Central #MichiganCentral, it is my hope that gatherings like this will inspire more women to become entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, we will welcome hundreds of founders, investors, innovators, and students through our doors as part of Michigan Tech Week and I am proud to have Michigan Central serve as the place where collaboration, innovation, and community come together.

Writing isn't my strong suit... and this piece took me some time to get it right! I'm excited it is out there - and I hope helpful for funders that want to champion bold ideas, while knowing that community members know what's best in their neighborhoods. Thanks The Chronicle of Philanthropy for publishing my opinion piece and to my Barr Foundation colleagues for their support! https://lnkd.in/e8dcTtMN