Women in Motorsports: Formula SAE EV 2025 Panel

About this Episode

In this special episode from Formula SAE EV 2025, we sit down for the Empowering Women in Mobility panel featuring leaders from General Motors, PACCAR, Kenworth, and Rivian Volkswagen Technologies.

Panelists Jessica Swan, Jackie Zimney, Zuzana Pankovcin, Tasha Krug, Emily Wilson, and Gayathri Gatla share their journeys into STEM and the mobility industry, the challenges they’ve faced, and the opportunities that shaped their careers. From launching electric vehicles at Rivian to recruiting top engineering talent at PACCAR, each story highlights resilience, mentorship, and the importance of diversity in driving innovation.

Key topics include:
• Career pivots and unexpected opportunities in mobility
• Overcoming high-stakes technical and cultural challenges
• How diversity improves product design and engineering teams
• Inspiring the next generation of women in STEM and motorsports

This panel offers candid advice and empowering stories for students, professionals, and anyone passionate about the future of sustainable mobility.