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...

Diversity Coordinator, Wedgwood Christian Services  Arlan Palmer is a dedicated leader in the Grand Rapids community. As Chaplain and Diversity Coordinator at Wedgwood Christian Services, he’s spent 38 years supporting vulnerable youth and families, particularly...

TowerPinkster, AIA Grand Rapids Anne Doornbos is an award-winning architect with TowerPinkster and is motivated by her own past mentor, Dan Woodfun, to now mentor others. Her experience focuses on civic, education, commercial, non-profit, and sacred spaces. A...

Owner, FitLife with Dr. Carrie Holland, MD Dr. Carrie Holland is a board-certified family physician with certifications in personal training, health coaching, and life coaching. As CEO of her life coaching practice, she specializes in helping smart women build strong...

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...