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Becky Puckett-Wood

Vice President, Corporate & Member Engagement Inforum Michigan Brilliant Connector Becky has worked tirelessly for Inforum Michigan for the past several years, revamping programming to better meet the needs of West Michigan professionals while playing connector to...

Keli Christopher, Ph.D.

Founder/Executive Director STEM Greenhouse Brilliant Social Change Agent Keli is the founder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

Keyuana Rosemond

FitKids360 Director Health Net of West Michigan Brilliant Social Change Agent Keyuana is a community activist, author, poet, change agent, and nonprofit professional who believes in community-building, equity in all spaces, and creating changes and legacies that...

Latasha Robertson Crump

CEO and Founder Girls Growing 2 Women Inc. Brilliant Mentor Latasha is CEO and Founder of Girls Growing 2 Women, a nonprofit organization for young ladies who are faced with pressures and those who have succumbed to risky behavior outcomes. Her drive and passion are...

Tanya Rowerdink, DNP, RN, NP-C, CCD

Director of Specialty Services Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan, PC Brilliant Emerging Leader Tanya gained this upper leadership position through experience, skillset, positivity, collaboration, and vision for change to continually improve the care...

Rebecca Dutcher

President & Founder Red66 Marketing Brilliant Mentor In addition to owning a full-service marketing firm, Rebecca is actively involved with the American Marketing Association, which allows her to connect with many professionals and students. She’s also a...

Zoraida Sanchez

Owner Sanchez Income Tax & Translation Services Brilliant Entrepreneur Zoraida runs a thriving business for tax preparation, translations and other services. She also teaches tax preparation classes, is a special guest of many local and state activities, and...

Jennifer Fillenworth

Personal Chef & Registered Dietitian Jenny with the Good Eats + Grand Rapids Community College Brilliant Emerging Leader Jenn always had a passion for food—from how it’s grown, to cooking techniques, nutritional content and how it relates to chronic diseases. She...

Mary Reagan Shapton

President and Founder Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC Brilliant Entrepreneur Nearly 30 years ago, Mary set out to take charge of her professional life, launching Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC (RM+D) as a one-woman business. Today, she continues to lead a successful...

Mimi Fritz

CEO/President Grand Rapids Downtown Market Brilliant Connector Mimi has facilitated creation of jobs and startup businesses, encouraged small business owners to take a leap of faith and pursue their dreams, and helped a lot of dreams become reality by connecting...