Grand Rapids Symphony
Mentor
Born and raised in West Michigan, Salina Bishop’s Cuban American upbringing taught her to be selfless, a hard worker and a catalyst for good. Salina has dedicated her professional life to missions larger than herself, from a career at Hospice of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation, to joining the Grand Rapids Symphony during the height of the pandemic. Salina has been a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Board and is currently a member of the Board at the Community Food Club. She actively participates in AFPs Mentorship program. In her free time, she enjoys the food landscape of Grand Rapids, spending time with her partner Scott, her daughter Dawson and her grand-pup Lucy.
Salina says, “As a woman who has faced both personal and professional obstacles—sometimes alone—it’s important to me to not let that happen to others. I know all too well the hardships women face, by design an already a bumpy road. Yet, when you have someone on your side, guiding and cheering you on, it makes the journey a bit easier to navigate.”