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Engaging, educating and empowering women in auto care

The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to it's mission of engaging, educating and empowering women within the auto care industry.

Women in Auto Care provides opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry through conferences, networking, scholarships, education, data, awards and more.




Community Highlights

Donate to the Women in Auto Care Scholarship Fund

Women in Auto Care awarded more than $410,000 in cash and tool kit scholarships this year to deserving high school and post secondary female students.

Please join us in supporting this cause that will pave the way for future generations of women in the automotive aftermarket!

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Connection Circles

Looking for an informal, virtual way to connect with other Women in Auto Care members? Each month we host Connection Circles, online events which connect participants in a casual setting for engaging professional development and networking with their peers.

Connection Circles include:

Generation Gap

Build Your Personal Brand

The Balancing Act

Women of the World

Female Shop Owners

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  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care and Their Allies Reception at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    5:00pm–6:00pm

    The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to its mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry. Join us at our annual AAPEX reception for a chance to connect with the community outside of the busy show hours. The Women in Auto Care Reception is open to all AAPEX attendees (regardless of gender) and is free to attend. No registration required.

  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    4:00pm–5:00pm

    Celebrating success throughout the industry, the Women in Auto Care awards will honor the winners of both the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards. The awards are open to all and free to attend. No registration required.

  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care Wednesday Networking Breakfast at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    7:00am–8:45am

    Women in Auto Care's annual networking breakfast gives AAPEX attendees a chance to connect with the community over a cup of coffee, outside of the busy show hours. Tickets are $60 each and are required to attend. This year’s breakfast will include a Q&A, moderated by Kathleen Long, with the four 2023 Women of Excellence Award winners.

  • HR business exchange WIAC IG v2 HR Business Exchange Connection Circle
    October 26, 2023 to September 26, 2024

    HR Business Exchange Connection Circle is a place for HR professionals and Business leaders to come together to learn and collaborate on various topics that are current, hot button issues facing businesses today. The circle moderators and guests have a vast variety of experience across our industry and beyond. This circle will touch on all topics where people intersect with the business including trends, regulatory changes, and HR topics such as Labor Law, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Engagement, Succession, Development, DE&I and more.

  • Liz Whalen Oct 2023 SG Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour with Liz Whalen
    October 13, 2023
    1:00pm–1:30pm

    Are you looking for a dose of empowerment after a long week but find yourself overbooked and your calendar overflowing? Well, we have the perfect event made for YOU and your schedule! The Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour series is your monthly dose of empowerment. In these podcast-style interviews on the second Friday of each month, hear from women who are shaping the aftermarket industry. Join us for the August edition of Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour with Liz Whalen, President & CEO, Whalen Search Group.

  • Generation Gap Connection Circle- No Topic Generation Gap Connection Circle
    September 12, 2023 to February 13, 2024

    Savannah Musselman and Tanya Hunt want to help you navigate your career in an ever-changing environment

  • Women of The World Women of the World Connection Circle
    August 30, 2023 to January 31, 2024

    Roxana Rincon and Andrea Roman of AutoZone Mexico, host this international circle where experiences, challenges and tips are shared.

  • The Balancing Act Connection Circle The Balancing Act Connection Circle
    August 2, 2023 to July 3, 2024

    Olivia Newton-Droney hosts a monthly conversation to discuss the challenges of work-life integration in today’s everchanging environment, celebrate our wins at work and beyond, and share strategies for maintaining our unique balancing acts.

  • Female Shop Owners Connection Circle Female Shop Owners Connection Circle
    July 20, 2023 to June 20, 2024

    This Connection Circle is a place for female shop owners to connect and discuss specific topics each month. It is ran by Women in Auto Care superstars Jamie Carlson, Kathleen Callahan, and Michelle Tansey.

  • Personal Branding Connection Circle Build Your Personal Brand Connection Circle
    July 12, 2023 to June 12, 2024

    Jacki Lutz hosts a workshop designed for professionals who want to build and communicate their personal brand in order to foster opportunities in their career and promote growth for their companies.

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Community Liaison

MIssy-Stephens
Missy Stephens
Community Engagement Manager

missy.stephens@autocare.org

 

(240) 333-1072