Executive Board

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 Bill O'Dell - Ford Motor Co.

The Communications & Technology team maintains the website, manages LinkedIn and social media, supports staff tech needs, and drives innovation to grow outreach, engagement, and visibility for the nonprofit’s mission.

LaTara Brown - Ford Motor Co.

 The Events Team plans and manages meetings, fundraisers, and community events, handling logistics, promotion, and volunteer coordination to create meaningful experiences that support the nonprofit’s mission. 

Marcia Hunter - Stellantis

 The Events Team plans and manages meetings, fundraisers, and community events, handling logistics, promotion, and volunteer coordination to create meaningful experiences that support the nonprofit’s mission. 

 Samantha Johnson - General Motors

The Finance & Scholarship Team manages budgets, tracks spending, and oversees scholarship programs—ensuring funds are used effectively and equitably to support the nonprofit’s mission and empower recipients.

 Jennifer Hoffman - Toyota

The Supplier Process & Exchange Team manages engagement and tracking of certified suppliers. They streamline processes, support collaboration with OEMs, and help suppliers become strategic contributors to the industry’s growth. 

Jessica Gemmell - International

 The Elections Committee lead oversees the planning and execution of an organization’s elections, ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and compliant with established rules. They coordinate timelines, manage candidate and voter communications, and resolve any issues that arise during the election.