Aaron Mondry is a Detroit-based journalist and the editor of Curbed Detroit. He was previously the editor of Model D. He writes feature stories on issues important to Detroit and its surrounding communities in addition to Curbed Detroit and has been featured in Splinter, the Detroit News, Crain's Detroit Business, and more.
Andrew is a designer with an M.Arch from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in History from Pomona College. He currently works as a Director of the Detroit Office for Interboro Partners. He does design, planning, community engagement, research, and project management for a diverse range of innovative public realm projects. Clients have included the City of Detroit (PDD), NYC Parks, NYC Health (DOHMH), Forest Park Forever (St. Louis), and DTE Energy (Detroit).
The Bailey Park Project was founded in 2015 by Katrina Watkins, a former social worker, educator, and long-time resident of the McDougall-Hunt. Dedicated to empowering her community in an impactful manner, Katrina created the Bailey Park Project to help strengthen the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood by creating programs that encourage safety, sustainability, and stewardship.
Cassy Jones-McBryde is an award winning social entrepreneur. In 2009, Cassy founded The International Fuller Woman Network, a body positive, initiative based organization that connects woman around the world to resources that help create a body positive lifestyle. She has produced initiatives like The International Fuller Woman Expo in Africa, Asia and the United States
Dr. Plum serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a growing educational services company, GPS Solutions, that serves over 20 schools in Michigan. GPS Solutions puts personnel, processes and systems in place to support struggling students, teachers and schools.
Accomplished, resourceful business and technology executive with expertise in aligning organizations with key business objectives to achieve dramatic bottom-line results.
Faye is a Detroit native, born and raised in the local area. She has been dealing with real estate in one capacity or another- buying, selling and leasing rental property for over 20 years in the Detroit area. Faye graduated from Walsh College with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and later graduated from the Central Michigan University with a Master of Science in Administration. Her current hobbies include spending time with my family, and traveling.
Detroiter, Gail Perry-Mason is well known in the securities industry where she has climbed the corporate ladder from receptionist to First Vice President of Investments of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. The Women’s Informal Network elected her as one of Detroit’s Most Influential Women in the Financial Industry in 1999. She is a sought-after speaker for many corporations, agencies, labor unions, religious groups, non-profit organizations, youth organizations, women’s groups, and schools. She founded and directed the original Money Camp for Teens and the first Youth Investment that is incorporated, in the United States now Money Matters for Youth has instructed youth and has mentored young women that are now professionals in the financial industry.
Special Assistant Attorney General participating in the investigation and prosecution of criminal and civil cases arising out of the corruption and contamination of the public water system in Flint Michigan and the related widespread public health crisis.
GreenLancer is a technology company focusing on solutions for the solar industry. In 2017 we launched a web-based marketplace that gives solar installers access to a catalog of on-demand engineering and design services. To date, we've helped over 3,000 solar installers design over 50,000 solar projects nationwide, representing over one billion dollars in renewable energy investment!
Began in 2013, at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences where Tawanda Williams, Program Director was employed as the School Nurse. For three successful years of her employment, she was able to give hygiene education to students sent to the nursing office for various complaints related to hygiene; in addition to teaching teacher's important techniques such as seizure precautions, signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia for diabetic students, information and interventions for behavioral diagnoses, and timed voiding techniques for students with toileting problems.
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Josh Garno Computer Graphics illustrates design in many industries with an aesthetic appeal that may be more artistic or photo-realistic if the client chooses. We know that life is about people, and relationships, and we put in the effort to know you personally and listen to your description of your design style and the different needs of every project, allowing your company to excel.
Experience in the chemicals and energy industries including strategy, marketing, distribution procurement and project management in Europe, North America and South America.
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Kent Nichols is widely known as an online video pioneer. In 2005, he co-created the web series Ask A Ninja, one of the first breakout success stories on YouTube and iTunes podcasting store. The series has been viewed over 160 million times, quoted on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, featured in the New York Times, Wired, and numerous other publications and blogs. He has won numerous awards and been a keynote speaker around the world.
Most recently Kent was at StockX, a start-up Unicorn in Detroit, Michigan where he grew organic video views 30x to 1M and increased Subscribers. He lives with his family in the Detroit metro and is excited to help small businesses and non-profits find their voice on YouTube and Instagram.
Experienced executive with 20 years of demonstrated experience managing diverse teams, leading high-profile initiatives and serving as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, colleagues and peers. As a trained urban planning and advocate for inclusive cities, her work has been featured in Next City, Dwell Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Chicago Public Radio, American Black Journal and Harvard Family Research Project.
Attorney with over 7 years of experience. Presently practicing law under my own law firm, with the goal of serving the needs of low income and indigent individuals. Skilled in the areas of criminal defense, real property transactions, landlord tenant issues, and general contract disputes.
Certified Life Coach with a speciality in coaching lawyers who are over-worked, over-stressed, over-anxious, overwhelmed and OVER IT!
Experienced Associate with a demonstrated history of relentlessly pursuing ideal outcomes for clients, finding needles in haystacks, and doing deep dives with evidence and legal research to uncover innovative solutions to nuanced legal issues.
Skilled in Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation (including Contract, Defamation & FOIA Disputes).
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