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Nissan North America, Inc.
As the senior manager of philanthropy and diversity communications at
Nissan North America, Inc., Stephanie Valdez Streaty viewed her
presence at the eighth annual Detroit Automotive Symposium as axiomatic
and pragmatic.
“We have a long-term relationship with
Rainbow/PUSH and it’s important to maintain that relationship, not only
from a diversity standpoint, but just to keep a tab on what the issues
and concerns are of the African American community,” Streaty says from
the prestigious Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle. The upheaval in the
domestic automotive industry is one of the reasons Rev. Jesse Jackson
facilitated the annual Detroit Automotive Symposium, which sought
practical solutions with industry leaders, dealer, manufacturers and
suppliers. Streaty advised that the industry is streamlining its
processes and eliminating waste. But, she says the company still
focuses on inclusion and diversity as well as procuring new and dynamic
clients.
“We have a long history of being committed to
diversity, not only from a supplier [perspective], but [also from an]
employee and marketing perspective. It’s a holistic approach,” she
says. “And it’s important to reflect the marketplace, but not only [in]
our employee base, from a diversity supplier standpoint [too]. So it’s
important to attend these events to identify new potential suppliers
and employees.” – terry shropshire
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