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Farah Merhi: Honoring Her Roots, Inspiring Homes Around the World
Summer 2026
It’s Time to Get Deep: Deep Cleaning Your Home
Spring is officially here, meaning that many of us are getting outside more and soaking up some much needed fresh air. We're also getting to work on some spring cleaning in our homes. And while this could include some usual tidying duties, spring cleaning is a great...
Paola Mendivil: Small Business Resources and More
As Business Development Officer for Grow and Vice President of Catering for award-winning El Granjero Mexican Grill, Paola Mendivil is passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in accessing responsible capital, finding resources and providing education to run a...
Farah Merhi: Honoring Her Roots, Inspiring Homes Around the World
Farah Merhi deeply understands the power of a warm, welcoming and comfortable home. Having been born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Africa to Lebanese parents who previously fled war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life, she knows what it's like...
Dan Gowdy
President & CEO, Wedgwood Christian Services Best Supporting Man Throughout his career, Dan Gowdy has demonstrated his intent to promote diversity, advocate for equality and elevate strong talent and good character in the workplace. He firmly believes in...
Neil Carlson, Ph.D
Founder & Principal Consultant, DataWise Consulting Best Supporting Man Dr. Neil Carlson has been addicted to technical teamwork since building vast Lego layouts with his childhood neighbor. His 2004 Ph.D. in political science from Duke University is just the most...
Matt Biersack, MD
President, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Best Supporting Man Dr. Matt Biersack feels obligated to use his position, privilege and voice to support those who don’t have the same opportunities he’s had—be it in pay, promotion or any other aspect of their career. As a...
Rebecca McDonald
President, Women At Risk International Champion of Service Rebecca McDonald doesn’t consider herself to be special—just someone determined to give voice to the silenced. She’s spent four decades reaching out to the wounded and lifting them up to a place worth and...
Sonja Forte
Executive Director, Baxter Community Center Champion of Service Service to others has always been a part of Sonja Forte’s life. It’s something she believes everyone should do, as we’ll all need to be served at some point, in some way. As Executive Director of Baxter...