Rashida Patterson

Rashida Patterson (Thomas) serves as Vice President of Global Talent, Diversity & HR Business Services at Lear Corporation since May 2018, where responsibilities include transforming HR Global Business Services and leading global talent strategies. Previously, at Focus:HOPE, Rashida held roles including Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Talent Management, influencing workforce development and education. Additional experience includes positions at Bright Automotive and Chrysler, where skills in talent acquisition, organizational development, and engineering were honed across various leadership capacities. Rashida holds an MBA from Wayne State University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.