Elle Lawhead of Auto Care Association and Jessica Toliuszis, WiAC chair of Highline Warren.
Women in Auto Care (WiAC) has been made a Gold Lifetime Trustee for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF), according to a press release.
The status of Gold Lifetime Trustee is given to donors who have shown exceptional support for UAF and its mission of providing aftermarket education.
Following the announcement, WiAC Chair Jessica Toliuszis will continue to represent WiAC on the UAF board of trustees.
“We (WiAC) grow female employment with scholarships, funneling the pipeline of talent and closing the technician shortage. We improve female retention in the industry through our pillars of Education, Engagement, Advocacy and Influence,” stated Toliuszis. “Partnering with the UAF has given Women in Auto Care a wide pool of candidates and provided the path to grants exceeding $1.5MM in scholarships and tools provided to women.”