FCA US 'Women of Color' Earn Recognition At Annual STEM Event 

FCA US ‘Women of Color’ Earn Recognition At Annual STEM Event 

The Women of Color Conference honors significant achievements of women in STEM careers. 


Mimi Nguyen, Jeep Powertrain Planning, FCA US LLC, received the prestigious special recognition award at the Women of Color Leaders and Legends breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Detroit. Nguyen was among 19 FCA US women of color recognized for technical and managerial achievements at the Women of Color in STEM conference held October 12-13 in Detroit.

FCA US LLC technical business leaders received honors for their career achievements at the annual Women of Color STEM Conference held Oct. 11-13 in Detroit.

The Women of Color Conference honors the significant achievements of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professions. The conference ensures that the accomplishments of outstanding women in technical fields are highly visible to industry professionals, government officials and students.

FCA US employees have consistently earned important technical professional recognition from various diversity organizations, including Black Engineer of the Year, Women of Color, HENAAC Great Minds in STEM and others, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to developing its diverse workforce.

“The Women of Color Awards celebrate many of the country’s most promising and influential female technical business leaders,” said Brian Johnson, senior manager, Diversity & Inclusion, FCA US LLC. “FCA US is proud that our women technical leaders are regarded consistently among such accomplished professionals.”

FCA US 2018 Women of Color Award Recipients

Special Recognition Award: Recognizes managerial leadership, innovation and technical contributions that improve access to STEM jobs, and demonstrated excellence in the workplace and community:

  • Mimi Nguyen – Powertrain Planning

Technology All-Stars Award: Recognizes accomplished professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities:

  • Sohaila Feizy-Marandy – Interior Electromechanical Design
  • Pilar O’Hara – Product Development
  • Annaliza Sollestre – Product Development
  • Lolita Ward – Product Development
  • Celeste Worsham – Product Development
  • Maria Guadalupe Pineda Zavaleta – Product Development

Technology Rising Stars Award: Recognizes young professionals who are helping to shape technology for the future:

  • Mayra Carranza-Ornelas – Product Development
  • Jeanne Dang – Product Development
  • Marlo Eisley-Holloway – Product Development
  • Daquanda Flowers – Manufacturing
  • Jingjing Li – Powertrain
  • Sarika Marfatia – Powertrain
  • Dulce Munoz – Product Development
  • Januari Nelson – Manufacturing
  • Xiaolan Peng – Product Development
  • Kirthika Meenakshi Sundaram Raju – Product Development
  • Virgina Teeple – Product Development
  • Ria Williams – Manufacturing

Nguyen was recognized at a Leaders and Legends breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Detroit. All others were recognized at a Technology Recognition Luncheon on Oct.12.

You May Also Like

Merchants Fleet Names Starke Regional Sales Manager

Jessica Starke will be the regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

Merchants Fleet Hires Starke as Regional Sales Manager

Merchants Fleet announced the hire of Jessica Starke as regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

"Jessica's comprehensive understanding of the transportation industry and her unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service are perfectly aligned with our mission to provide flexible, reliable, and innovative fleet solutions," said John Korte, vice president of central region sales at Merchants Fleet. "We are thrilled to welcome someone of Jessica’s caliber to lead the charge in driving success for our clients in the central region."

APA Appoints Nick Branoff as New Board Member

Branoff (second from left) is the CEO of Flint, Michigan-based Brown & Sons Auto Parts and is the grandson of the founder, Jack Brown.

APA Appoints Nick Branoff as New Board Member
Dill Air Controls Welcomes Sean Lannoo

Joining the Dill team on April 29, Lannoo will step into the newly established role of technical training manager. 

Sean Lane Dill
TBC Corporation Appoints New President and CEO 

Don Byrd, currently TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, assumes his new role effective May 1.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Other Posts

Bartec TPMS Announces Addition to Field Service Team

Joe Miller has been involved in the automotive industry his entire career, starting in the family automotive shop, and over the years working his way through all the shop positions.

BARTEC TPMS
Grote Names Star Safety Technologies’ Regional Sales Manager

Gunther Hochapfel brings more than 18 years of experience in the safety and warning technology industry to the company.

Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

Continental Rob Schroeder
Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller