AI Panel Discussion

Join us in January for a panel discussion on artificial intelligence. We will feature insights from Saundra Matchette, Marketing Specialist, and Mike Shedlock, Safety and Training Manager at Northstar Bus Lines/American Student Transportation. Each panelist will share their experiences with AI, provide a practical demonstration of AI in action, and explain the mechanics behind the demonstration.

Please review the biographies of Saundra and Mike provided below.

Saundra Matchette

Saundra Matchette serves as the Marketing and Hiring Manager for Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Hamline University in 2015 and is now passionately pursuing a career in the student transportation industry. Saundra became a part of the Northstar team in 2021, where she oversees internal and external marketing, branding, communications, content creation, social media, recruiting and hiring. Recently, she joined the WiST.MN team to assist with Marketing and Media efforts. She is excited to collaborate with Women in Student Transportation and continues to support women throughout the industry. Currently, Saundra lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with her husband Anthony and their family of eight, including their dogs. In her free time, she enjoys Country Music, running, traveling, and fishing. Above all, she is a devoted fan of football, fantasy football, and the Vikings! SKOL!

Mike Shedlock

Michael Shedlock serves as the Safety Manager, Training Coordinator, and Third-party tester for American Student Transportation. Micheal joined the team in 2018, initially as a driver. With eight years of previous experience as a Safety Manager and 25 years as a Class A driver, Michael has consistently sought ways to improve driving practices and has taken pride in training new drivers throughout his career. Over the past three years at American Student Transportation, his collaboration with SamSara has been particularly rewarding. Michael resides in HamLake,MN, with his wife, who is also a driver at the company. In the summer , they enjoy spending time on the boat with their three children and seven grandchildren, engaging in activities like swimming, fishing, or simply enjoying the scenic shoreline.

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am                                       
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212126377?pwd=z6u3pJueStew2WlIEmgGeqO7RWfXHy.1

Meeting ID: 822 1212 6377

Passcode: WiST.MN