In the article “Power Rising: These Are The Women To Watch In 2026,” Forbes named ten women going into 2026 with significant growth on the horizon. This list includes GW Engineering alumnus and CEO of Zoox, Aicha Evens, who led Zoox in launching its robotaxis to the public this year and will expand service across the U.S. in 2026
Here is an excerpt from the article: “As CEO of Zoox and co-CEO of Waymo, Evans and Mawakana (respectively) are spearheading competing robotaxi companies that will shape the future of transportation in the U.S. and beyond. Zoox launched its service to the public in Las Vegas this September, offering free rides on the Vegas Strip and plans to do the same in San Francisco by the end of the year.”
Read the full article on Forbes. For more coverage, check out the article “Two Black Woman Leaders Are At The Forefront Of The Robotaxi Revolution As CEOs Of Major Vehicle Companies Waymo And Zoox” by Afrotech.