Health Net of West Michigan Brilliant Best Supporting Man Doug Booth is a thought partner who aids in organizational oversight, development and strategic plan implementation at Health Net of West Michigan. Doug is also on the Board of Directors for the West Michigan...

DeHaan Homes Brilliant Emerging Leader Emily Quellet’s leadership and dedication stems from overcoming adversities as a young woman. She explains, “I moved six times my senior year of high school because my mother and I couldn’t afford rent. This is what fueled my...

Revive & Thrive Project Brilliant Tenacity Wendy has a master’s degree in recreation administration from Aurora University and a passion for youth development. After seeing the need for youth to have healthy eating skills, she made a career change and gained a...

Wedgwood Christian Services Brilliant Best Supporting Man Gary Raterink has had two successful 30-year careers, one in public accounting and the other in nonprofit finance. At 86, Gary continues to work as Wedgwood Christian Services’ Planned Giving Officer. He has...

Pochis Sweet Designs Brilliant Entrepreneur Despite encountering adversity at many turns, Paola Andrea Carlson has created a thriving business for her family. In just two years of existence, Pochis Sweet Designs has become a household name in West Michigan and is...

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Brilliant Connector Ashley René Lee is a nonprofit and communications executive who helps organizations determine strategic direction and deliver messages through an equity lens. She previously led communications at Michigan State...

Shannon Cohen, Inc. Brilliant Woman of the Year Shannon Cohen is a high-level consultant, founder and author of two books: It’s Normal to Shake as You Soar and Tough Skin, Soft Heart: A Leadership Guide to Growing Stronger, Better, and Wiser. She is the Founder and...

Laurel & Co. Brilliant Mentor Laurel Romanella is an attorney, mentor, business owner and passionate spark plug. Specifically, she is the owner of the RNR franchise, where she helps companies implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System. She is the eponymous...

Steelcase Brilliant Connector “We rise by lifting others,” a quote by Robert Ingersoll, has served as inspiration for the way Lynnette Collins shows up and engages others both personally and professionally. As a result, Lynnette is known for being an unapologetic...

The Empowerment Institute Brilliant Social Change Agent Monique Salinas is passionately working for West Michigan social justice. The daughter of a Mexican migrant worker, she received her degrees in music and business administration from Aquinas College and her...