by Emily | Mar 25, 2024 | Wellness
Nonprofit serves the community with full-service training, respite, support and other resources. Did you know? Dementia isn’t a specific disease but a general term for the persistent loss of brain function, including impairment of memory, abstract thinking and...
by Emily | Mar 25, 2024 | Relationships
With teen mental health in decline, Wedgwood Christian Services shares seven building blocks that kids can develop to help them build resilience. In a recent presentation at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Jonathan Haidt, bestselling author and professor of ethical...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
President & CEO, Wedgwood Christian ServicesBest Supporting ManThroughout his career, Dan Gowdy has demonstrated his intent to promote diversity, advocate for equality and elevate strong talent and good character in the workplace. He firmly believes in leveraging...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
Founder & Principal Consultant, DataWise Consulting Best Supporting ManDr. Neil Carlson has been addicted to technical teamwork since building vast Lego layouts with his childhood neighbor. His 2004 Ph.D. in political science from Duke University is just the...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
President, Trinity Health Grand RapidsBest Supporting ManDr. Matt Biersack feels obligated to use his position, privilege and voice to support those who don’t have the same opportunities he’s had—be it in pay, promotion or any other aspect of their career.As a trusted...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
President, Women At Risk InternationalChampion of ServiceRebecca McDonald doesn’t consider herself to be special—just someone determined to give voice to the silenced. She’s spent four decades reaching out to the wounded and lifting them up to a place worth and...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
Executive Director, Baxter Community CenterChampion of ServiceService to others has always been a part of Sonja Forte’s life. It’s something she believes everyone should do, as we’ll all need to be served at some point, in some way.As Executive Director of...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
Founder & Owner, Food Hugs, Amore Trattoria ItalianaChampion of ServiceJenna Arcidiacono’s love language is serving others through food. Her first job was slinging chili dogs and root beer floats at Cook’s Drive-In. Slowly, she realized cooking was more than a way...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
Director of Economic Opportunity, AmplifyGR ConnectorDanielle Williams has built networks and friendships all over the world, always led by the mantra of staying true to who you are and never conforming.Backed by many years of experience in corporate...
by Emily | Mar 21, 2024 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2024
Founder, SWAN (Strong Women Arise Network); Client Executive, HylantConnectorYou may not know it by meeting her, but Angela Schalow is an introvert. As an insurance agent, she knew networking was crucial. Yet, she often felt drained after meeting strangers...
