My name is Jasmine, and I am the newly appointed Corporate Social Responsibility Director at Holman, as of May 2023. I'm incredibly excited as I am the first person to hold this role in our organization and truly believe I can help Holman have a positive impact on the experiences of our employees as well as the people in the communities where we live and work. I'm looking forward to this course and the people I'll meet because I know I need a lot of help and I'm sure I can learn something from everyone. 

Prior to my current role, I have been with Holman in a number of leadership roles for the past seven years supporting clients, customer service teams and sales teams. Prior to that, I was in retail leadership at Target and Victoria's Secret. Through all of it, my commitment to leadership stems from a genuine desire to help people lean into their strengths, find satisfaction in what they do and reach their optimal potential. I believe success and satisfaction are different for everyone and doesn't need to follow a linear path but must start with understanding each individual and what they're own goals are in life. 

Outside of work, you'll likely find me doing something with my family or with my church. I really love the church family I have especially when we get out in our communities to offer support and hope to whomever needs it. I believe the greatest thing I can do as a Christian is show others love because that's what I have been shown through my relationship with the Lord (even in the most difficult times of my life). I also love spending time with my family whenever our schedules allow it   . My husband and I are about to become parents for the first time, in January. So we're all very excited! Between my new role, this course and preparing for a baby, I'll be incredibly busy through the end of the year.

I am an award winning retired classroom educator, turned educator for the world! I guide and propel youth to intentionally activate their positively powerful voice while coaching parents on how to release their conscious and unconscious biases, expectations, and labels and limits they place upon their children and themselves. My work is highly focused on creating accessibility for today’s youth to feel rich inclusivity, authentic equity, and unwavering belonging throughout their lifelong learning journey.

I lead Masterclasses, Professional Development, Personalized Workshops, and partner with adults in order to promote sustainable change for today's and tomorrow's youth. From 1:1 private clients to rooms filled with curious attendees of all ages, my impact exponentially elevates all desiring to learn and grow beyond their imagination!

Lynn Kier most recently served as vice president, corporate communications for Diebold Nixdorf, a global end-to-end provider of services, software and hardware for the financial and retail industries. She was responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate communications strategy for the global connected commerce company.

Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Lynn served as vice president, communications and branding, for Schaeffler Group, USA Inc. where she was responsible for developing integrated marketing and branding strategies as well as leading public relations and communications initiatives across North and South America. Before joining Schaeffler, Lynn served as senior communications manager and as new business development manager for Delphi Automotive. Prior to Delphi’s separation from General Motors, she held several positions with the automaker, including global customer manager, business planning manager and financial analyst. Lynn was also a senior research analyst for the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Lynn, the former Chairperson, recently served on the Board of Directors for Women in Manufacturing, the only national trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. Lynn holds master’s degrees in economics from the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business and in human resource development from Oakland University. She is also a graduate of the International Business Consortia at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Lynn earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Allegheny College.

Leslie hasn’t always been in automotive.  She started at Lear as a summer intern in 2012, after leaving a career in Elementary Education. Since then, Leslie has held roles in Trim (Sales), Fabric (Program Management & Design), Non-Production Purchasing (Global IT Purchasing Manager) and Human Resources (DEI, Leadership & Organizational Development & Corporate HR). Over the course of her career, Leslie has been active in Lear Young Professionals (now Lear Next Gen), GROW (Gobal Resources and Opportunities for Women) Employee Resource Groups as well as held the role as Co-Lead for Lear's DDAC (Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign). She is a member of InForum and CADIA.

Leslie is extremely excited (& proud!) to lead & support global DE&I initiatives at Lear.

Leslie is married and has two young daughters, Annabel (6) and Margot (4). Her favorite place in the world is Northern Michigan (specifically, Burt Lake).

eCornell University Certificate, Diversity and Inclusion for HR

MSEd, University of Pennsylvania

BA, Michigan State University

Marilyn is a member of the American Honda Motor Co. Regional Inclusion and Diversity team. In this role, she is responsible for creating and executing strategy related to Inclusion and Diversity, while supporting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the areas of Diversity Communications, Community Relations, Grants and Sponsorships/Partnerships. Marilyn assumed this role in June 2020.

Marilyn began her career at Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) in Marysville, OH in June 2000 as a Mass Production Supplier Parts Quality Engineer. In 2007, she was assigned to support the startup of Honda’s newest plant in Greensburg, IN.

At the Indiana Auto Plant (IAP), Marilyn developed the Purchasing Mass Production Parts Quality Team. She moved to the New Model Parts Quality and Delivery Team, where she worked with suppliers to develop parts for future Honda Civic, CR-V, and Insight models before being assigned as the Quality Special Project Leader for the all-new 2016 Civic.

Prior to being named IAP’s Inclusion and Diversity Lead, Marilyn was the New Model Quality Unit Manager.

Marilyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management in 1996 from Purdue University – West Lafayette campus. 

Marilyn was also a founding member of Honda’s first African American Business Resource Group, where she served six years as the Secretary.  She is also a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers and Society of Automotive Engineers.

Marilyn lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Kevin.

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Experienced Servant Leader with demonstrated success working in the corporate and municipal sectors. Skilled in Technology Integration, Engineering, Process Optimization, Public Speaking, and Strategy Development.

Mark is the Technology Transfer Program Manager for SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC) and the Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC), the Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) program with the US Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center. Prior to joining SAE, Mark managed original equipment truck manufacturer accounts in both commercial and defense market segments and founded WINMARK Capture Solutions. He serves on the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Conference Committee board of directors and has a chemical engineering degree from Michigan State University. Mark has 28 years of commercial leadership and business development experience with success in U.S. Government capture management to include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Agencies and all branches of the U. S. Department of Defense.

A driven, enthusiastic individual who is committed to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the professional sector.

Kenny Smith is a Solutions Consultant for the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services, an agency within the Institute for Public Service which he joined in 2015.  Prior to joining UT, he had more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing and has taught or applied Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Six Sigma and problem solving skills in 14 different countries for NN, Inc.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University studying Industrial Engineering Technology and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Kenny, his wife Teresa, and daughter Madison run a family farm in Elizabethton, TN where they raise beef cattle.

Lauren Tedesco is the Senior Vice President at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

Lauren leads the Future of Work portfolio with a focus on building the first industry-wide digital learning program in addition to driving systemic change when it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion. Prior to joining APMA, Lauren was a senior advisor at the Law Society of Ontario while teaching at Sheridan College's post graduate program in communications.

Her agency experience at leading public relations agencies early in her career set the groundwork for senior roles in the public sector including Director of Communications to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Education. At each step, her insight and foresight guided the formulation and launch of major public policy initiatives, underscoring the need for strong strategic planning for disruptive agents of change.

Lauren completed a B.A. (Hons) at the University of Toronto, a Postgraduate Certificate in Communications at Sheridan College and is working on a certificate in International Project Management at the University of Toronto.

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