PURPOSE AND MISSION Women in Automotive Technology (WAT) was established to connect, educate, and drive the future of the automotive industry by creating programs, community, and events for women in the automotive industry. Founded in 2012 in Menlo Park, California, WAT is an association of female automotive technology professionals who meet regularly to educate, inform, and empower each other. We foster leadership, deepen industry expertise, and facilitate meaningful connections. We hold regular events to educate our members and to socialize. And we offer our members the ability to learn more about automotive industry, take leadership roles, and increase valuable skills such as public speaking and organizing.