Founder & Executive Director, Still I Run Social Change Agent Sasha Wolff originally thought she was destined to climb the corporate ladder. But in 2011, a week-long hospitalization for depression—coupled with the discovery of running for her mental...

Emergency Recovery Coordinator, Paul Davis of West Michigan Tenacity Leading with service, Mandy Fidler is a liaison to families facing substantial loss after catastrophes, lending heart and humanity. Fidler faced catastrophe herself after enduring a horrific assault...

Founder & Co-Owner, Acceso VIP Tenacity Dedicated to enhancing community engagement and empowering individuals in West Michigan, Yeli Romero strives to bridge cultural divides and foster collaboration and inclusivity. When Romero was 19, she began struggling...

Director of Communications, SpartanNash Tenacity Carrie Smith is a passionate advocate for postpartum mothers. Having navigated motherhood and postpartum depression herself—along with additional heartbreaking personal struggles—she has poured herself into improving...

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, SpartanNash Woman of the Year “Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” This George Addair quote is one in which Ileana McAlary finds much inspiration. Named Executive...

President - West Michigan Region, Huntington Bank Woman of the Year Lauren Davis has led the West Michigan team at Huntington Bank as Regional President since July 2022. With a remarkable journey fueled by a lifelong passion for banking—which persists as a...

Founding Chief Executive Officer, STEM Greenhouse Woman of the Year Dr. Keli Christopher is a trailblazing leader and educator dedicated to advancing STEM education for students of color. As the Founder and CEO of STEM Greenhouse, she champions the belief that...