Cynthia Williams, Innovative, Results Oriented Business LeaderFord Motor CompanyGlobal Director, Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering Cynthia is responsible for sustainable business plans and policies, environmental negotiations with regulatory bodies around the world, reporting on the company’s environmental and social performance, and engaging with non-government organizations and other external stakeholders. Since joining Ford in 1992, as part of the Ford College Graduate Program in the Automotive Emissions and Fuel Economy Office, Cynthia has held several positions, which include Ford’s Sustainability, Environment and Safety Director in Asia Pacific, Automotive Safety Assistant Director, Ford’s Environmental Policy Manager, and On-Board Diagnostics Compliance Manager. Cynthia is the past chair of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Mobile Source Policy Committee. She is committed to mentoring young engineers, peers and youth. Cynthia is currently on the Board of Directors for CALSTART and VELOZ, nonprofit organizations working to develop and promote clean, efficient transportation solutions. Cynthia also serves on the Michigan Governor’s Council on Climate Solutions, the Women of Ford Board and the Torch of Wisdom Foundation, Inc Board. A native of Flint, MI, Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy.