SE A2Affinity Group (virtual)

Presenter: Anne Partington

Topic: Cultivating an Innovative Ecosystem

Description: Anne will provide insight into the dynamic world of technology commercialization, the importance of harvesting our strengths while continuing to learn and managing ENERGY!

Bio:

Anne Partington(she/her) brings a diverse background with experience from industry, non-profit and the academic sectors. She is the Director of the statewide MTRAC Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation Program and DEI Lead for the Innovation Partnerships team (formerly Office of Tech Transfer) at the University of Michigan. Prior to that she ran a high-tech accelerator and led DEI for the economic development organization Ann Arbor SPARK, as well as had over 2 decades of global leadership experience in the automotive industry across global supply chain and product development including managing a $3.5B international purchasing team, Anne Partington’s lifelong passion has been in transportation, innovation, and culture building. Throughout her career, Anne has actively worked to create inclusive team-based ecosystems where differences are embraced and respected, and individuals can feel a sense of belonging and thrive.

Anne earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from U-M, followed by an MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Anne is trained in diversity and inclusion, is a certified professional innovator, serves on CADIA’s board of advisors, and the 2021 Women In Mobility Board. Anne recently graduated as a member of the 2020-2021 NEW (Non-Profit Enterprise at Work) Washtenaw County Champions for Change cohort — working collaboratively to drive racial equity, inclusion, and justice across institutional and societal lines. Anne has many interests outside of work including travel, mentoring, Toastmasters, and spending time with family including her rescue dog.

Zoom Link will be sent 24 hours before event to all those who register.

Attendee List
 

Group Leadership:

Christine Fahndrich, cfahndri1@hotmail.com;

Mary Parker, mrp3@navigatelifechallenges.com;

Amy Forehand, TheForehandCompany@gmail.com