Director of Public Policy Alzheimer’s Association Brilliant Champion of Service Among Jen’s service achievements is serving as a critical member of the team of advocates responsible for the successful passage of Michigan’s smoke free air law, which has protected...
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Beca Velazquez-Publes
Director Urban Core Collective Brilliant Social Change Agent As the leader of the Urban Core Collective, Beca works tirelessly to unify communities of color and improve outcomes. Under her leadership, UCC strives to empower people and neighborhoods to overcome the...
2019 Award Finalists
The finalists of the 2019 Brilliance Awards are: Top honorees Brilliant Woman of the Year: Meredith Bronk, CEO & President, OSTChristy Buck, Executive Director, Mental Health Foundation of WMPeaches McCahill, Founder, The McCahill Group Brilliant...
Meet Spectrum Health’s Women of Heart
February is Heart Awareness Month—a good time to spotlight the Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute, in downtown Grand Rapids. Teams of cardiovascular experts work together to provide heart care that addresses the needs of patients throughout...
Women of Influence
February/March 2019
Bee-hind the Hive
What started as a way to use the byproduct of honey-making has morphed into an up-and-coming, women-owned business producing beeswax skin care products—right in West Michigan. Zeeland resident Kelly Bonnema co-owns Sister Bees with her sister Kim Ambrose and friend...
Q&A: Debra Minton
Debra Minton, the first senior director of philanthropy and strategic initiatives for Grand Rapids-based Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, began her role in January 2019 after having served Phoenix Society through Philanthropia Partners, the firm she founded in 2010...
Women of Influence: It’s a Different Social Scene.
Influence comes swiftly via social platforms, where photographs, blogs, videos and endorsements engage an increasingly vast—and connected—audience. Catch a glimpse of five local social influencers here. LIZ MARIE GALVANLiz Marie Blog: lizmarieblog.com |...
Downtown Living: Jamie and Christian Frank
Jamie Frank and her husband, Christian, who you may recognize as a former FOX 17 news anchor, have called the River House Condominiums home for the past 12 years. Along with their skateboarding English bulldog, Hank, they enjoy a stunning view of the Grand River and...
4 Kitchen Design Ideas You Can Try for Your Remodel
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greater Grand Rapids is the leading kitchen remodeling company in our area thanks to our decades-long industry experience and design-build process. Our designers will help you conceptualize your new kitchen and help you with product...