Girls Learning Engineering and Mentoring (GLEAM) Workshop
Saturday, March 8
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Technology Center
1 Campus Martius, Ste. 500, Detroit, MI 48226
(Complimentary Event)

The Girls Learning Engineering and Mentoring (GLEAM) Workshop is designed for high school students to promote gender diversity and inclusion, focusing on networking and mentoring across the topics of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professions.

The workshop aims to engage, educate, and empower students on the facts and issues regarding gender diversity in STEM, and provide an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and network.

Who can participate?

All high school students and their parents or guardians. The workshop is particularly geared towards girls who are considering majors in engineering or technology fields.

Who are the mentors?
Professionals in the automotive industry and collegiate students majoring in engineering.

Join us for this fun free workshop to ask questions and meet new people involved in engineering!

See sponsorship opportunities here.

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Moderator
Cheryl Thompson, CEO, Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA)

Welcome Remarks
Dan Nicholson, Vice President, General Motors (Retired)

Industry Panel 
Alba Colón, Director of Technical Partnerships, Hendrick Motorsports
Vismita Sonagra, Senior Systems Engineer, Bosch

Cheryl Stark, Senior Vice President of North America Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance, Stellantis
Jessica Swan, SAE Relationship Manager, General Motors

Collegiate Panel
Erin Atkinson, Mechanical Engineering Student, Oakland University
Sarah Bush, Electronics Technology Student, Schoolcraft College
Emma Munro, Mechanical Engineering Student, Michigan State University

Influencer Panel
Christina Roki, Automotive Content & Culture Creator
Riley Schlick-Trask, Owner, Riley's Rebuilds

Important Note: Registration will close March 3 (or when sold out). Continental breakfast will be provided during registration.

For more information, email Stephanie Alexander or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.

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