Reducing risks driver’s face through improving a vehicle’s safety profile will be addressed at NOON, Tuesday, June 16th by Jennifer Russert Morrison, Mazda Director of Vehicle Safety Strategy. To join the Zoom link at NOON, Tuesday, June 16th, click on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82055025072?pwd=FMJGFj2fbOrbFhPNiaukb6F6bjvvKW.1 Please RSVP at info@impa.org if you plan to attend. Jennifer Russert Morrison’s Mazda bio: A nationally recognized automotive safety expert, Jennifer Morrison is Mazda’s chief safety advocate in the United States, shaping technical policy positions, guiding public‑facing safety communications, and representing Mazda across regulatory, academic, and industry forums. Jennifer led Mazda North American Operations to established of the Vehicle Safety Strategy & Communications Department for Mazda North American Operations, where she leads safety compliance, vehicle safety ratings, and advanced safety research for the U.S. market. She is responsible for aligning Mazda’s safety roadmap with emerging regulatory, technological, and industry trends, while advancing the company’s human‑centric approach to crash avoidance, crashworthiness, and occupant protection. Her work supports Mazda’s long-term vision of eliminating roadway fatalities and reinforces the brand’s reputation as a leader in safety engineering. Jennifer began her career in the Office of Defects Investigation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) before spending 15 years as a Vehicle Factors Investigator and Investigator‑in‑Charge at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) There, she investigated more than 70 major loss‑of‑life crashes involving passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains. Those cases profoundly shaped her dedication to preventing roadway crashes and driving measurable improvements in vehicle safety.
