Recent Profile Articles
Dave MacKenzie and his daughter Maggie Mead know the cost of cancer after losing their wife and mother, Paula, at the age of 62 in 2025. Paula was diagnosed at age 58 with Stage IV Atypical Metastatic Carcinoid Neuroendocrine/ALK Positive (a genetic defect) lung...
Amy Goebel’s life changed when her husband Matt, a devoted father to their blended family of four teens, was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer in May 2023. The diagnosis came as a shock—Matt had no symptoms until the disease had already spread to his liver. He...
Kelsey Carpenter, Ph.D. completed her doctorate in integrated biomedical sciences at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Grainger Lab at Van Andel Institute's Department of Cell Biology. It's here that Dr. Carpenter...
When Kristin Revere, MM, CED, NCS, became a mother, she hadn't imagined she'd one day be leading a team of 25 doulas, educators, and specialists through one of the most respected doula agencies in the Midwest. But her own unexpected birth experience—and the absence of...
From Cirque du Soleil to Grand Rapids, a creative force leads ArtPrize production into the future. When Theresa Anderson stepped into the role of Director of Production and Operations for ArtPrize in March 2024, she brought with her a globe-spanning career—and a deep...
West Michigan Woman recently caught up with Salina Bishop, the new President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM), to learn more about her vision for the organization and how it should have a "seat at the table" in the local healthcare...
Holland-based Latin Americans United for Progress INC (LAUP)—a nonprofit aimed at empowering Latino communities through education, leadership development, cultural celebration, and advocacy—has welcomed Alejandra Guillén as its new Executive Director. A passionate...
Born and raised in Southern Indiana as the youngest daughter in a large, lively family, Becky Wood has always believed the glass is half full, trusting that there's purpose in every experience. It's this can-do attitude and her long-instilled faith which have equipped...
Fresh off celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2024, Comerica Bank’s proud history includes a deep and passionate commitment to serving Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back to 1849. Comerica also has a bold vision for the bank’s...
Miller Johnson’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) supports and empowers women in all aspects and stages of their careers. Through WIN, we foster an inclusive environment, empowering women to excel, advance, and become leaders in the legal profession. Our women are...