Women's Automotive Association International
The Women’s Automotive Association International (WAAI) began in 1995 when Lorraine Schultz, Founder, brought to life the vision she had to establish an organization dedicated to the development and advancement of women as automotive industry leaders. Today, the organization continues to thrive throughout the United States and Canada as the leading women’s global organization dedicated to this purpose. WAAI is found on the web at www.waai.com
Statement of Trust
“As women professionals, we are leaders, we are visible, we are accountable, and we are determined. People inside – and outside – of the automotive industry observe what we say and do. The Women’s Automotive Association International strives, each and every day, to meet the expectations of our family, employers, members, supporters and sponsors. Through the quality of our leadership, our words, our objectives, and our commitment, we continually seek to maintain the respect and trust of those around us, as well as our position as the world’s leading professional organization supporting women within the automotive industry. It is for these purposes that we survive as an organization and remain one organization with one vision, one mission and many minds.”
Statement of Trust
“As women professionals, we are leaders, we are visible, we are accountable, and we are determined. People inside – and outside – of the automotive industry observe what we say and do. The Women’s Automotive Association International strives, each and every day, to meet the expectations of our family, employers, members, supporters and sponsors. Through the quality of our leadership, our words, our objectives, and our commitment, we continually seek to maintain the respect and trust of those around us, as well as our position as the world’s leading professional organization supporting women within the automotive industry. It is for these purposes that we survive as an organization and remain one organization with one vision, one mission and many minds.”
You Pave the Way and Edie Hand
Edie Hand's philosophy for living life with gusto can be seen in everything she does from her work as an acclaimed celebrity chef, author, philanthropist, speaker and business woman for over 30 years in Advertising and Broadcasting.
Edie learned about the simple joys of family, life and helping others from her modest childhood growing up in the rural south. Her recent books are “Women of True Grit” and “31 Things to raise a child’s self-esteem”.
She is a cousin to the late Elvis Presley and co-authored The Genuine Elvis. Edie understands tragedy with the loss of her three young brothers. She is also a three-time cancer survivor. Her gift to rise from tragedies to triumphs is evident in her life’s work. She has authored, co-authored, and helped to develop over twenty books. Her other books include inspirational cookbooks, novellas and stories of the heart with humor along with ABC’s of Selling with Etiquette. They are all written from a strong woman’s perspective withhelp from her men authors.
Edie has starred in national commercials and daytime television soaps. She has hosted numerous national radio and television shows in her broadcasting career. She has been the CEO of Hand ‘N Hand Advertising, Inc. since 1976.Edie Hosta new Cable TV show called “Health Matters” on Alabama Cable Network and seen on the web at www.healthmattersalabama.com .
Edie is actively involved with The Alliance for Women in Media Communications (formerly American Women in Radio and Television) and the National Speakers Association. The Edie Hand Foundation works to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Children’s Miracle Network, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Edie’s project“You Pave the Way” is two programs set up to helpChildren11 to 14 years old and young women in High School and Collegeto understand the importance of mentorship and to give tools to help build ones self-esteem. Check it out on www.youpavetheway.com or www.ediehandfoundation.org.
Edie learned about the simple joys of family, life and helping others from her modest childhood growing up in the rural south. Her recent books are “Women of True Grit” and “31 Things to raise a child’s self-esteem”.
She is a cousin to the late Elvis Presley and co-authored The Genuine Elvis. Edie understands tragedy with the loss of her three young brothers. She is also a three-time cancer survivor. Her gift to rise from tragedies to triumphs is evident in her life’s work. She has authored, co-authored, and helped to develop over twenty books. Her other books include inspirational cookbooks, novellas and stories of the heart with humor along with ABC’s of Selling with Etiquette. They are all written from a strong woman’s perspective withhelp from her men authors.
Edie has starred in national commercials and daytime television soaps. She has hosted numerous national radio and television shows in her broadcasting career. She has been the CEO of Hand ‘N Hand Advertising, Inc. since 1976.Edie Hosta new Cable TV show called “Health Matters” on Alabama Cable Network and seen on the web at www.healthmattersalabama.com .
Edie is actively involved with The Alliance for Women in Media Communications (formerly American Women in Radio and Television) and the National Speakers Association. The Edie Hand Foundation works to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Children’s Miracle Network, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Edie’s project“You Pave the Way” is two programs set up to helpChildren11 to 14 years old and young women in High School and Collegeto understand the importance of mentorship and to give tools to help build ones self-esteem. Check it out on www.youpavetheway.com or www.ediehandfoundation.org.