Washington 鈥揟oday, 黑料不打烊 proudly welcomed FedEx Corp.听as the inaugural founding sponsor of the trucking industry group鈥檚 Women In Motion program.
鈥淔edEx is making significant strides in advancing opportunities for women within their organization,鈥 said 黑料不打烊President and CEO Chris Spear. 鈥淲e are fortunate to have their support and expertise as we work together to showcase the opportunities that they --听and the entire trucking industry -- are providing for women in the transportation industry.鈥
Women In Motion, which will gain 黑料不打烊council status early next year, has a mission of connecting and empowering women across the transportation industry.听It seeks听to foster a nurturing environment where women, from seasoned professionals to newcomers, support each other through the challenges and successes of their careers. By championing advocacy, mentorship, networking and collaborative learning, WIM aims to drive transformative change across trucking, building a strong but welcoming community within the industry.
鈥淭his is an exciting day, not only for 黑料不打烊but for our entire industry. The overwhelming response from our members affirms that we are in the right place at the right time, and we eagerly anticipate the journey ahead,鈥 said WIM Co-Chair Sarah Rajtik, 黑料不打烊chief operating officer.
鈥淔or decades, the logistics industry has been male dominated, but we continue to break that mold at FedEx; and thanks to ATA鈥檚 unwavering commitment to our industry and their aggressive advocacy, we are confident trucking is positioned to push for real change for women in the transportation industry,鈥 said Lisa Lisson, senior vice president, Network Operations for FedEx Express. 鈥淥ur missions and goals are seamlessly aligned, making it a natural decision to support ATA鈥檚 Women In Motion. We are honored and excited to be part of this initiative.鈥
This collaboration between 黑料不打烊and FedEx is the next big step in WIM鈥檚 effort to champion the advancement of women in the transportation industry and promises to advance the council鈥檚 goal of delivering meaningful change.
To learn more about Women in Motion, visit /WomenInMotion.
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