Influencers & Ambassadors
Celebrity Ambassadors
TechForce Celebrity Ambassadors are dedicated professionals in their technical careers who have grown in the industry and in the spotlight. They generously give of their time and talent to make sure the up-and-coming techs know about their journey, the resources and the possibilities that exist for them.
Bogi Lateiner
Sarah ‘Bogi’ Lateiner is an automobile mechanic, small business owner, technical educator, and reality-TV personality. Bogi is known for teaching car maintenance and repair classes for women nationwide.
Charles Sanville
Charles Sanville, aka The Humble Mechanic, is a Master Certified Volkswagen technician who turns wrenches on modern Volkswagens. His website builds relationships between technicians and customers.
Julia Landauer
Julia Landauer is an American professional stock car racing driver and motivational speaker. She currently races in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series’ EuroNASCAR 2 division with PK Carsport.
Beth Paretta
a founder and CEO of Paretta Autosport, a professional race team in the INDYCAR series showcasing female talent in motorsports. Beth works tirelessly on her core mission to encourage girls and young women to pursue careers and skills-based learning in STEM professions, including motorsports and automotive. Beth is co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and was named one of AutoWeek magazine’s “Secret People” who will change the car world.
Lyn St. James
an American race car driver who competed in the IndyCar series with eleven CART and five Indy Racing League Stars to her name. Lyn is co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), Founder of Women in the Winner’s Circle and former President of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Lyn is known as an ambassador of the sport for females and all young drivers, and was recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
Gen Z Influencers
TechForce Influencers are exactly what the name suggests–young people of influence not only in the racing world and industry itself but also online. Our influencers are dedicated to sharing the fruits of their influence to ensure students from all over the nation know about TechForce’s mission, scholarships, and opportunities in the TechForce network.
Laci Ferno
Laci is a female racer based out of Mooresville, North Carolina. She started racing when she was 14 years old, but has wanted to race forever. Laci started racing because she loved it and has always been very interested in it. She also wanted to follow in her dad’s footsteps.
Dylan Winefsk
Dylan's first contact with any race car was the fuel altered he currently drives. Dylan had many team race wins and runner-ups during his NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League career. After attending Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School he earned his Super Comp license. He also earned his advanced et license in his family's detuned altered.
Sabré Cook
Sabré is a successful female racing driver with nearly fifteen years of experience in karting, formula cars, and sports cars. Hailing from Grand Junction, Colorado, Cook began driving at the young age of eight, and as her passion grew, she started racing competitively at the age of ten. She is the winner of the Female Driver Shoutout and was selected to steer a Kelly Moss Porsche next season.
Fixers
Fixers are outstanding young adults well versed in their technical careers and always ready to amplify TechForce’s mission. The Five Fixers are engaged to make sure the voices and vision of young adults in the industry are seen and heard.
Keishawn Smith
Keishawn recently graduated from UTI in Arizona and is hoping to get into the aviation field soon. He is a key contributor to the content that we post on all of our social media platforms. Devon has attended and volunteered at several TechForce events and has been featured on several of our media partners' news podcasts.
Aiden Caplin
Aiden just graduated from high school and is in the process of applying to college. She is a key contributor to the content that we post on all of our social media platforms. Aiden has attended and volunteered at several TechForce events.
Devon Pastor Guzman
Devon was attending UTI in California but recently relocated to Florida. He is a key contributor to the content that we post on all of our social media platforms. Devon has attended and volunteered at several TechForce events and has been featured on several of our media partners' news podcasts.
TechForce Ambassadors
TechForce Ambassadors come from various professional backgrounds and interests with one thing in common, a passion for the industry and a vision for a better future for technicians. Ambassadors are located all across the United States, ready and able to share their skillset to further the TechForce mission. Sign up today!
Volunteer to Support Future Techs
TechForce Influencers / Ambassadors Duties
- Provide us with high-quality photo of yourself and name TechForce as “one of your charities-of-choice”
- Activate your profile in the TechForce Network and follow our social media channels. Interact regularly.
- Volunteer as a speaker or panelist at in-person and virtual events.
- Host students at car shows, races/rallies and other local events.
- Participate in media interviews.
- Write blogs, articles and/or social media posts.
- Encourage students, working techs, employers and instructors to join the TechForce Network
- Be our eyes and ears throughout the industry: Introduce us to anyone we should know.
- Provide your feedback during two virtual roundtables a year
TechForce Influencer / Ambassador Volunteer Program
Whether you can help with social media, public speaking, or hosting students at local events, play a role in the life of a future tech. Influencers/Ambassadors serve as our volunteer corps nationwide.
Thank you for your support!
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