SE Executive Leadership Alumnae Affinity Group (virtual)

Executive Leadership Alumnae Affinity Group Gathering

Tuesday, May 3 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Speakers will be Heather Ducharme and Michelle Calloway.

Michelle Calloway

Director, OnStar Business Solutions, General Motors

Michelle Calloway leads the strategy and growth of GM’s OnStar Business Solutions, which offers products to help customers operate their fleet with confidence, knowing they are protected, connected, informed and in control. As the director, Michelle launched a new OnStar brand for business customers, driving strong growth year over year. In her previous role, Michelle led the development and launch of OnStar Vehicle Insights, OnStar Business Solutions’ fleet management tool for small to medium-sized businesses.

Michelle began her career with GM in 1996 as an intern in system reliability and testing. Since then, Michelle has held numerous positions within the connected vehicle space in the OnStar organization in business planning, finance, product marketing, call center operations and program management.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1998 followed by a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 2001 through the GM Fellowship program, where sponsored employees earn advanced degrees while maintaining employment status. Michelle currently serves as a member of Inforum, a Michigan women’s leadership group, where she previously was an Executive Leadership recipient.

Heather Ducharme                                                                                                

Director, Future Digital Business Products, General Motors

Heather Ducharme is the Director of Future Digital Business Products at General Motors where she builds, incubates, and scales new businesses and products for business customers’ digital experiences beyond the vehicle.

Since starting her career at GM in 2007 as a Subscriber Relationship Marketing Lead, Heather has held various business management positions where she has supported customer experience operations and grown new business platforms and partnerships. She most recently worked as the Product Manager and Head of SiriusXM directing global P&L and partner relationships. As the Business Planning Manager for Chief Operations Office from 2016 to 2018, Heather was additionally responsible for supporting the daily operations of OnStar’s Retail and Commercial P&L. Her achievements have been recognized within GM where she received the GM Transformer Award and eight GM Connections Awards. Prior to joining GM, Heather held positions in sales, marketing, and advertising.

Heather received an MBA in leadership from John Hancock University and a BA from Bowling Green State University and holds two patents focused on improving the customer experience through technology. She currently sits on Wayne State’s Management Advisory Board as the Chair President and as Vice President of General Motors Women’s.

Executive Leadership Alumnae Affinity Group

You have joined the ranks of over 1,000 talented women executives who took the important step of asking how they could become even more effective and dynamic leaders.  Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with fellow Executive Leadership graduates!

Attend this event to connect with Executive Leadership graduates, participate in continued strategic connections and leadership development dialogue

Congratulations Executive Leadership Graduates!

You have joined the ranks of over 1,000 talented women executives who took the important step of asking how they could become even more effective and dynamic leaders.

It's a bold step, really. Developing a strong self-awareness takes humility to ask the right questions - and courage to act based on what you learn.

We've heard from Executive Leadership graduates like yourself that they would like to continue to invest in themselves, keep learning and stay in contact with other graduates. In response, Inforum has formed an Executive Leadership Alumnae Affinity Group.

Attend to connect with Executive Leadership graduates and participate in continued strategic connections and leadership development dialogue.

View Attendee List

Executive Leadership Alumnae Affinity Group Co-Chairs

Brenda McMahon, Director, Client Management - Michigan and Northwest Ohio, Willis Towers Watson brenda.mcmahon@willistowerswatson.com

Palbina McNabney, Training Manager - RAM Brand, Stellantis, palbina.mcnabney@stellantis.com