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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michelle Della Penna
Founder
After a successful career as an entrepreneur and mother of three boys, Michelle decided to drive change in the industry she knew from her childhood, motorsports. As a first-generation American of Argentine descent, Michelle is especially passionate about creating opportunities for young girls of color.
mdp@dellapennafoundation.org
Susan Lucas-Conwell
Board Director and Partnerships
A serial CEO and entrepreneur, Susan is passionate about creating a level playing field for girls and women of all ages. She was a Board member for Women in SportsTech and regularly mentors for women-led organizations. A competitive athlete herself, with four daughter- athletes, she is excited about the Foundation’s mission to diversify the motorsports industry.
susanlc@dellapennafoundation.org
Melanie Cherry
Professor and Associate Director of USC Annenberg's Public Relations and Advertising program
Board of DIrectors Member
Melanie brings over 20 years of strategic
marketing communications expertise to her teaching at USC and has served on the board of Able ARTS Work, providing art-based services to adults with developmental disabilities. One of her two teenage daughters is fascinated by motorsports so Melanie jumped in!
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