Mandy Deveau

Background

About Mandy Deveau

I didn’t come from a leadership background.No MBA. No corporate ladder. No mentor handing me a playbook.At 23, I walked into an automotive dealership with zero experience—and was handed a desk, a brochure, and silence.So I figured it out myself.I taught myself how to sell, how to build trust, and how to lead.I studied communication, influence, and decision-making while trying to prove I belonged in a room I was never invited into.Today, I lead marketing strategy, dealer communication, & engagement at DriveHRIS, where I help automotive dealerships better connect with their teams, improve adoption, and modernize outdated systems.This year, I’m honored to be speaking at the Women in Automotive Conference because too many women are still navigating this industry without support, recognition, or a roadmap.That’s why I wrote (a soon-to-be-released) book—a guide for women who are done shrinking, done proving, and ready to lead.My work focuses on helping women in male-dominated industries: Communicate like a leader (even before the title) Navigate resistance and strong personalities Build respect through results, not permission And turn soft skills into undeniable influenceThis isn’t just about growing your career but changing the culture.When overlooked women are equipped with the right tools, they don’t just succeed—they transform their work environments.If you’re building something bigger, let’s connect.