Gabriella Schalm

Gabriella Schalm is an Advanced Vehicle Development Architect at General Motors, specializing in accessory portfolio development for next-generation vehicles across the Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet brands. With a background as a Design Release Engineer focused on airbags, Gabriella has extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams, conducting competitive analyses, and engaging with suppliers. Previous internships included work at Rivian and involvement in various engineering projects, like the design of a dual-flap front wing for a Formula SAE race car and the development of wearable devices. Gabriella has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has actively participated in outreach programs to promote STEM education.