
ENGAGE, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ADVANCE
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
OCTOBER 22, 2025
DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER
ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS, USA

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JOANNA C. COOPER
GENERAL MANAGER | ARTFUL DISRUPTOR | SPEAKER | BOARD DIRECTOR | PEOPLE BUILDER

CAREER CURATION
With over 15 years in the automotive industry, Joanna has curated a unique blend of high-impact competencies through various roles in procurement, program management, and manufacturing operations, both domestically and internationally. She leads high-performing teams through transformation, growth, quality, profitability, and customer experience initiatives. In addition to her professional achievements, she serves as an active Board Director for Women in Manufacturing, is a dynamic speaker, and a dedicated coach.
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Signature Topics:
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Vision in Action
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Say “Yes” to Purpose
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Empowering Women in Manufacturing
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Organizational Transformation Playbook
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Technology in Manufacturing​
Guided by a core set of values—Authenticity, Courage, Trust, Integrity, Vision, and Empathy—she embodies the acronym A.C.T.I.V.E., with execution as the final and essential piece of her value package.
