MADD Welcomes New Leaders to Strengthen Road Safety Initiatives
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) has proudly announced the addition of three new influential members to its National Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. These appointments are poised to further MADD's mission of ending impaired driving and promoting road safety, with the new board members bringing a wealth of expertise from various sectors including transportation safety and corporate responsibility.
The newly appointed board members include:
Gene Boehm: Serving as the President and CEO of AAA, Inc., which comprises a federation of 19 automobile clubs representing over 58 million members in the United States, Gene is recognized for his collaborative leadership approach. His extensive experience spans mobility policy, insurance, and transportation strategy. Boehm's strategic focus on improving road safety aligns seamlessly with MADD’s mission, emphasizing a commitment to save lives. He expressed his honor in joining MADD, praising its longstanding impact in preventing impaired driving and advocating for stronger policies, signifying his dedication to the cause.
Stephanie Childs: As the Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations at Diageo North America, a renowned company in the beverage alcohol industry, Stephanie embodies leadership in promoting responsible drinking initiatives. Her career is highlighted by significant roles across various esteemed organizations, including PepsiCo and the U.S. Postal Service. She emphasizes the importance of cross-sector partnerships in advancing social responsibility and aims to foster collaboration between different stakeholders to further MADD's mission.
David Zuby: The former Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), David is a veteran in vehicle technology and safety research. His evidence-based perspective on roadway safety and policy reform will be instrumental in MADD’s advocacy for advanced traffic safety measures, including the implementation of the HALT Drunk Driving Law. Zuby's expertise will help in shaping initiatives aimed at reducing traffic fatalities through innovative technology.
As MADD continues its vital work, these new board members are expected to enhance the organization’s impactful strategies in promoting safer roads for all. MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart remarked on the exceptional blend of talents these leaders bring, highlighting how their diverse backgrounds strengthen MADD's capabilities in advocating for life-saving solutions across communities. She underscored the potential that lies in forging robust public, private, and nonprofit partnerships, assuring that their efforts will significantly contribute to MADD’s mission of preventing impaired driving.
In a world increasingly impacted by emerging technology and community associations, MADD acknowledges the potential for innovation in driving forward its critical cause. The commitment of its board underlines a collective endeavor to achieve a future devoid of impaired driving tragedies. With an advocacy history dating back to 1980, MADD has drastically cut drunk driving fatalities in America by nearly 40%, protecting lives and providing essential support to victims and survivors alike.
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