Aug. 28, 2020—Four women from different segments of the automotive industry have launched the Women of Color Automotive Network.
According to Auto Remarketing, the organization hopes to act as a conduit for industry connections, education and resources for women of color looking to grow in the automotive field.
The founders are:
- Patrice Banks, founder and chief executive officer of the Girls Auto Clinic service repair shop
- Amanda Gordon, founder and CEO of the Gojo Auto independent car dealership
- Erikka Wells, a sales and service marketing manager in the retail auto space
- Kerri Wise, vice president of an automotive online marketplace
At the core of the organization's mission is the drive to bring more diversity to a historically white and male automotive industry.
Image: Women of Color Automotive Network / YouTube
