* This community is open to all. Our goal is to build a community of leaders who are passionate about DEI.

Progressing DEI Together

“If we want to see more opportunity for higher paying jobs for diverse groups of people across the board, we need to start where the most opportunity lies, and the auto industry is one of those sectors.” Scotty Reiss, Founder, A Girls Guide to Cars

“Diversity allows team members to be engaged and operate at their peak, to drive innovation, to make better decisions, and in a competitive environment it gives you a strategic advantage,” Sandra Phillips Rogers, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer, Toyota North America.

Our Goal is:

Now in its sixth year, What Drives Her has become a cornerstone event of the Chicago Auto Show's Media Preview. Over the years, the event has welcomed dozens of leading female professionals to the stage to share trends, stories and personal anecdotes of the integral role that women hold in the auto industry.

The 4 Awards include:

8am Program Begins

8.20am Live Panel: Women Leading the Charge in the EV Revolution featuring:

Moderator: Julie Scott, VP of Cars Media, Cars.com

Panelists:
• Chris Feuell, Brand CEO, Chrysler
• Kathy Gilbert, Senior Director, Minority Dealer and Women Retail, CDK Global
• Melissa Washington, SVP of Customer Operations, ComEd
• Linda White, Director of Government and External Affairs, BMW

9.05am Live announcement: Awards Presentation

At Reuters Events our mission is to be the number source for business intelligence and news serving the automotive industry. We shape the future strategies across business-critical topics including electrification, connectivity, autonomous vehicles, sustainability, supply chain and customer-first strategies including retail and marketing.

We generate thought leadership through a mixture of conferences and content. As Automotive enters a new era of untold transformation, we hope you can join us both virtually and in-person.

Reuters Events: Automotive 2023 Calendar

We firmly believe in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the automotive industry and building a community of leaders who wish to tackle business and personal challenges together. Our mission is to create a collaborative network to unite underrepresented groups and promote a future that is both diverse and inclusive.

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