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The Broader Application of Mobility Technologies with Josh Bitterman, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for IonDynamics Energy

Josh Bitterman joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss how mobility technologies can extend beyond their intended use and create new opportunities across industries. They explored the need for flexible solutions for infrastructure, how the Detroit Region fosters connections and creates the platform for startups and other organizations to branch out globally. Josh Bitterman is the co-founder and strategic advisor for IonDynamics Energy. He is also the co-owner and strategic director of Goldfish Swim Schools in Kansas City. Josh has previously served as the president and certified wealth strategist at Insignia Wealth Management.

Deploying Mobility Innovations for Infrastructure Projects with Tim Slusser, Operations Director for motmot

Tim Slusser joined Jeannine and Bernard at the Mobility Table to explore the application of mobility technologies on aging infrastructure for maintenance and inspection purposes, the resources available for organizations working to create advanced mobility technologies and the potential for AI and greater autonomy in motmot’s technologies. Tim Slusser is the operations director at motmot. He previously served as the chief of mobility innovation under Mayor Duggan. Throughout his career, Tim has occupied a variety of roles across business development and mobility.

AI, Trade Agreements and the Economics Behind Mobility with Kristin Dziczek, Senior Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Kristin Dziczek took a seat at The Mobility Table with Jeannine and Bernard to discuss the implementation of AI within the automotive industry, the impact of the mobility industry on the broader economy in Detroit and the impacts of the USMCA trade agreement review. Kristin Dziczek currently acts as a senior policy advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s research, policy and public engagement division. Before her position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Kristin served as the senior vice president of research at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

Detroit’s Mobility Success Isn’t Happening in a Vacuum with John McElroy, President of Blue Sky Productions and Host of Autoline

John McElroy sat down with Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the ways the Detroit region mobility ecosystem can overcome global competition. The conversation explores the resources, capabilities and knowledge that sets the Detroit region apart and will drive innovation in the future. John is an influential journalist, lecturer, commentator and entrepreneur, having created Autoline an outlet dedicated to the reporting, discussion and dissection of the automotive industry and its products. He is an automotive expert, sharing his insights through radio segments, blogs and appearances on major outlets across the country.

The Importance of Having Allies in Electrification with Brandon Bordenkircher, Campaign Manager for EVNoire supporting Electrifying Michigan

Brandon Bordenkircher joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the Detroit region’s multimodal capabilities. The conversation explored the role of allies, including trusted connectors, organizations, and individuals who advocate for electrification, as well as the importance of consumers in supporting its growth. Brandon’s work at EVNoire is focused on an organization called Electrifying Michigan. Prior to his position at EVNoire he has inhabited roles across advocacy, public policy, and operations including Deputy Program Director for Midwest Government Affairs at Airbnb and a Lobbyist at Daimler. He also co-founded 12 Tone Matrix, pioneering AI-driven text analysis.

Finding Resources in the Mobility Ecosystem with Bret Scott, Director of WSU Open at Wayne State University

Bret Scott sat down with Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss getting connected to resources in the mobility industry. They explored the challenges in navigating the mobility industry’s assets and explored the way WSU Open acts as a connector for mobility stakeholders to navigate the knowledge and support available in the Detroit region’s advanced mobility ecosystem. Bret Scott is the Director of WSU Open at Wayne State University. He is also the Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to his position at Wayne State, he worked in roles across the automotive industry and at mobility-related startups.

Retraining the Mobility Workforce with Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Talent at the Detroit Regional Partnership Sarah Gregory

Sarah Gregory took a seat at The Mobility Table next to Jeannine and Bernard to discuss the Detroit region’s mobility workforce. Together they covered: adapting the region’s talent to emerging technologies and needs, the benefits of being a strong learner, stackable credentials and how the ecosystem approaches connecting employers with the talent in the Detroit region. Sarah Gregory is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Talent at the Detroit Regional Partnership. She previously served as Director of Talent Development at Workforce Intelligence Network.

Retooling Mobility Businesses with Voltava Executive Director of Operations Craig Leek

Craig Leek joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss how companies are retooling and adapting to the growing shift towards electrification across the mobility industry, along with the limitations, challenges and successes that come with the transition. Craig Leek is the Executive Director of Operations for Voltava (formerly Detroit Manufacturing Systems), where he oversees Ford operations. Craig has more than 40 years of experience in the automotive sector, including over three decades at Ford.

The Shift to an Innovation Ecosystem with Orange Sparkle Ball Founder Meaghan Kennedy

Meaghan Kennedy came to the table to discuss GEM’s social network analysis research – completed alongside Orange Sparkle Ball – and what the results mean for the future of the Detroit region and other mobility hubs. Meaghan Kennedy is the founder of an innovation and impact-focused company, Orange Sparkle Ball (OSB) – which works to move organizations’ initiatives forward through research, technology, human-centered design and organizational goals. Before founding OSB, she worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an epidemiologist.

Redefining Mobility and Driving Innovation with Michigan Economic Development Corporation Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson

Justine Johnson joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the definition of mobility and the ways innovation is inspired, driven, and achieved within the Detroit region and the state of Michigan. Justine is the Chief Mobility Officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), where she leads state-wide electrification efforts. She has more than 10 years of experience in external affairs, strategy, government, and community relations, having worked for organizations including Ford Motor Company, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the California Mobility Center.

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