As the former Chief Philanthropy Officer, General Motors, Lori Wingerter managed the company’s efforts to move the world forward with social investments that change lives through meaningful charitable partnerships. Prior, Ms. Wingerter held various management positions at General Motors during her three decades with the company, including within the Public Policy, Environment and Energy, and Emerging Issues and Process Integration functions.

An active community member, Ms. Wingerter serves on the board of the Empowerment Plan and the Parade Company in addition to New Day’s board. She previously served as the chair of the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network, the Channel WTVS Television–Earthworks Advisory Board, United Way for Southeastern Michigan Cabinet, the Oakland University Alumni, TechTown, Forgotten Harvest, and the Ser-Casa Academy Board of Directors.

A life-long Michigan resident, Ms. Wingerter received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oakland University and her Master of Science Administration degree from Central Michigan University and completed the Harvard Business School GM Emerging Leader Program.
She also earned a Corporate Citizenship Leadership Certificate from the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.