MEDIA, PA — Patrice Banks, a pioneering force in the automotive industry, will share her inspiring journey and insights at Delaware County Community College‘s “Dialogues for Diversity” speaker series. Scheduled for October 8, this event aims to enlighten attendees about the transformative power of female empowerment within traditionally male-dominated fields.
Banks, the founder of Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby, has become a beacon of change for women who often feel marginalized in car repair and maintenance sectors. Her clinic is not just a repair center; it’s a thriving community that provides resources and education to women, helping them gain confidence and skills in automotive care. Her initiative has gained national attention, with features on NBC’s “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” and NPR’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross.”
The upcoming presentation at Delaware County Community College will delve into how Banks uses her #sheCANic movement to promote female inclusion in the auto industry. This movement encourages women to take charge of their car care needs and connects them with female mechanics through a supportive online community. The Girls Auto Clinic also offers free monthly workshops, empowering women with the knowledge and skills to handle automotive issues independently.
Banks, who has authored the book “Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide,” has seamlessly combined her expertise as an entrepreneur, mechanic, and engineer to create a legacy of empowerment. During her presentation, she will discuss how she has carved out a space for women in STEM fields and what it means to challenge gender norms in business leadership and technology.
In her own words, Banks describes her motivation: “I was tired of feeling helpless about car repairs and maintenance, and I knew I wasn’t the only woman who felt that way.” This sentiment has driven her to create a platform that not only addresses the immediate needs of women drivers but also inspires a broader cultural shift towards gender equality in the automotive industry.
The event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Academic Building, Large Auditorium on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media PA 19063), and will also be available via Livestream for those who register in advance. Free and open to the public, this event promises to offer valuable insights and foster discussions on equity and social justice, supported by DCCC’s Center for Equity and Social Justice. A Q&A session will follow, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with Banks and explore the potential for women in the automotive industry and beyond.
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