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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

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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:

  • Vision in Action

  • Say “Yes” to Purpose

  • Empowering Women in Manufacturing

  • Organizational Transformation Playbook

  • 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.

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CONTACT US

Email: smta@smta.org
Phone: +1 (952) 920-7682

 

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