SMART Conference Participants 
Monique Oxender
Monique Oxender manages sustainability efforts for Ford's global supply chain – amounting to a $90 billion buy from over 11,000 suppliers. In addition, she is on loan from Ford to the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) in order to lead North American-based automotive manufacturers in a collaborative effort to address working conditions in the global automotive supply chain. During her tenure with Ford Motor Company, Monique has developed and coordinated delivery of internal and supplier training on Human Rights, while specifically managing supplier issues in Latin America. Her work has also included coordination of supply base environmental compliance. With a background in secondary education and sustainability, Monique has an MBA and an MS from the University of Michigan's Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise.