For 10 years, Amelia Desiata has ventured into the worst weather on the East Coast to repair flat tires, hook cars to tow trucks and replace car batteries. While women are scarce in her field, she is proud to represent AAA on the roads.
Amelia: I was always interested in the automotive field. My uncle told me about an open house at AAA, and I thought, “why not try it?” Once I started training, I learned how every vehicle is different, whether it comes to changing a tire or changing a battery. I drive each truck the company offers, from the battery truck to a flatbed.
Amelia: I get to go out and help others, and I like knowing I did something good for someone else.
Amelia: I’d rather work in winter in the rain and snow. You can always put layers on – in the summer, it is hard to cool down. And in the winter, it’s good to go home to hot chocolate!
Amelia: You just need to go in with the right attitude. You have to be strong-willed. The guys on the job are more than helpful. They are there for me as needed and very welcoming. I also have the greatest support system; I’m married and have a 15-year-old son.
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Last updated on September 26, 2024 by AAA Staff
Ellen is a content producer for AAA Northeast, covering automotive, finance, public affairs and electric vehicle news. She is a former newspaper reporter with experience writing for print and online publications about everything from higher education to sustainability. She recently returned to her native Long Island after living in Connecticut for 20-plus years, and has never met a beach she didn’t like.
