by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Trinity Health Grand RapidsChampion of Service Rev. Joanna Bailey is a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister, mother and wife. Healthcare ministry is her calling, and she’s drawn to caring conversations with the healthcare workforce at all levels. Known to be a...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
I UnderstandSocial Change AgentAfter the loss of her husband, Rob, in 2003, Vonnie Woodrick’s life was forever changed. She was forced to live a life without her loving partner and father of their three children. Life after loss was devastating, and her passion...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
The StoreHouse of Community ResourcesSocial Change AgentJessica Johns began her career as an elementary school teacher, spending four years teaching in inner city schools, offering her a unique perspective into pervasive poverty. Upon moving to Grand Rapids in...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Michigan African American Health InstituteSocial Change AgentVanessa Greene is a leader and strategist specializing in racial and health equity, with an over 30-year track record of getting things done and maintaining her commitment to social justice and equity....
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
AVWELLNESS TenacityAmanda Villarreal, Owner of AVWELLNESS, is known as a health and wellness ambassador, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and more. What most don’t realize is Amanda struggles daily with a very rare circulatory/vascular...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Koop & Burr InsuranceTenacityAlma Ross is a professional and author who has dedicated her career to serving her clients and empowering the Latina community. Born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, Alma immigrated to the U.S. at 14 without knowing English and...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Infinite Solutions Consulting GroupTenacityHenrietta Hadley is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Solutions Consulting Group, which provides services to small business owners and non-profit organizations across the country, with plans to expand...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Portal Point CounselingEntrepreneurRachel VanBuskirk, LMSW is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience in her field. In 2018, Rachel opened Portal Point Counseling. Due to the high volume of counseling requests, Rachel soon hired three...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Skin CoLABEntrepreneurMeredith Kent, MS, PA-C, is a Master Injector, Clinical Educator and Owner of Skin CoLAB. Recognized as one of most respected and sought-after providers in her field, Meredith educates via her self-founded company, Science + Beauty, and...
by Emily | Mar 31, 2023 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
Robyn GobbelEntrepreneurRobyn Gobbel, LCSW is a licensed therapist, author, educator, podcaster and community creator whose 20-year career has been dedicated to serving the families of children with histories of complex trauma. In 2019, Robyn retired from...
