Attorney and Founder, Sadek Law, PLC Nichole Sadek was raised by entrepreneurs and do-it-your-selfers. She’s also married a business owner, who’s from a family of business owners. Nichole quickly realized that law firms, in her own words, are actually “no fun to work...

Agency Operations Director, Leverage Marketing Sam Rutherford is a passionate advocate for women, marginalized communities, and small businesses in West Michigan. As a marketing professional, she believes in elevating brands without stripping away what makes them...

MI Prevention Community Risk Reduction Chief, MI Prevention State of Michigan – LARA Saving lives and preventing the cause of everyone’s “worst day” is part of who Kymberly Pashkowsky is. A mother of five and a Master of Public Health, she spent over 30 years in fire,...

Vice President of Programming, Kids’ Food Basket Austin Roelofs began his career with Kids’ Food Basket in 2008, first as a college volunteer and intern, and now sitting on the leadership team. He’s overseen the expansion of Sack Supper programming from 1,400 to...

Vice President of Talent and Inclusion, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Rodney L. Savage is a dedicated leader committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace. As Vice President of Talent and Inclusion at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, he provides...

Chief Experience Officer, CMF Marketing, LLC For Carla M. Flanders, being an entrepreneur is all about connections—something she seeks out for others, even if it’s above and beyond what’s needed. Carla owns and operates CMF Marketing & Events, a West Michigan...

Director of Workforce Development, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology Renida Clark is dedicated to creating equitable access to opportunity. As Director of Workforce Development at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, she spearheaded WMCAT’s...

Owner and Host, The Innovative Therapist, The Innovative Therapist Podcast Dr. Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP, is a Clinical Health Psychologist, health behavior expert, and the host of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, featuring over 140 episodes amplifying the work of...

Behavioral Health Grants Project Director, Hope Network | Adjunct Professor, GVSU Kasie Pickart is a passionate mental health advocate with over 10 years of experience in project management, focusing on improving behavioral health services and clinical outcomes. She...

Workforce Specialist, Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center A mom at 15 years old, Cynthia Owens knew she wasn’t going to let teen mom stereotypes hinder her dreams. After graduating on time and 15 consequential years of steady factory work, Cynthia started working at...