Have you ever wondered how your values and priorities in life were established? How have life’s ups and downs defined you? How have these defining moments made you the strong professional you are today? 

Join us and let’s …

• Learn how our experiences define our values and style.
• Gain the courage to unveil the strengths we didn’t know we had.
• Get honest with each other.

Enjoy food & wine/beverages while networking, learning, and connecting.

Registration inlcludes heavy hors d'oeuvres and choice of red or white wine tasting flight. Registration closes on September 19, 2023.

Presenter: Charon Morgan is currently the Vice President of Engineering at Autoliv leading the Americas Division for RD&E.  She joined Autoliv in August 2022 after 2 years away from the Automotive industry where she was at Eaton leading the Crouse-Hinds, B-Line, Airport Lighting and Oil & Gas Divisions. Prior to Eaton, Charon spent over two decades in the automotive industry where she served in over 15 roles throughout the duration of her career with General Motors.  Charon has led technical teams in regions around the globe including North America, South America, and Asia Pacific with her most recent role of leading Global Fuel and Diesel systems at the GM Technical Center in Detroit, MI and Global Product Development for General Motors China at the Center for Advanced Research and Science in Shanghai, China.

Graduating from Purdue University with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Dynamics, Morgan’s career started with positions across multiple disciplines in Global Product Development at General Motors at the Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.  This included assignments in Vehicle Dynamics at Milford Proving Grounds, and various special assignments including management and leading special task forces for crisis situations. She then moved into Program Operations and Management transitioning business from the US to China, with a key role at GMs largest Joint Venture in China in 2013. While in China, Charon took on a new role leading the product engineering and supplier quality functions for GM China while still working with GMs Joint Venture.

Morgan  has served multiple industries through service with various societies and foundations. Some include Society of Women Engineers and SAE International. She served on several boards and committees including the Board of Directors, Technical Standards Board, Scholarship Advisory Committee, Executive Nominating Committee, and Motor Vehicle Council, among others.  Morgan also received multiple awards for her volunteer work, including SAE Distinguished Younger Member in 2008 and Member of the Year in 2010.  Charon frequently speaks at technical conferences and guest lectures in International Business, STEM education, and advocates for Women in Engineering as demonstrated through her work with Ladies Who Tech and First Robotics. In 2016, she served as Chairman of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. She currently serves as a Board member for the Automotive Safety Council (ASC).

Moderator: Marley Devergilio is currently an Account Manager at Neapco, responsible for Ford and another undisclosed luxury EV account.  Previously, she was the Global Account Representative at ZF and the Sales Representative at The Hershey Company.  Marley has over 8 years of experience in the automotive and consumer goods industries.

Marley received her Bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Entrepreneurship and minoring in Professional Sales from Central Michigan University in 2014 and her Masters of Business Administration concentrating in Value Driven Organizations in 2021.

Marley has been a Member of the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation for past seven years, and serves on AWAF’s Board of Directors for the Membership Committee. She is also helping to lead AWAF’s newest group, M2Z, by merging the Millennial and Z generation together in the automotive industry. Marley was also nominated the Motor Equipment and Manufacturing Associations Emerging Leadership Council.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for events will be accepted until 5pm September 15, 2023.  Cancellations received by this date will be refunded in full.  Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received after this date; however, substitutions for another person to attend in your place are gladly accepted.

Photography: By joining us at this event, attendees consent to AWAF to photograph and use your image and likeness.