by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Profile
Keli Christopher, Ph.D.—a trailblazing leader dedicated to advancing STEM education for students of color—is the 2024 Brilliance Awards Woman of the Year. Dr. Christopher’s passion is inherent, as she’s a sixth-generation educator whose ancestors started...
by Kayla Swem | Sep 23, 2021 | Profile
Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., DBTC, is a firm believer in showing up and doing the best she can. Though she acknowledges that means not always getting things right on the first try, she’s not one to give anything less than her all. “When you put your heart into...
by Kayla Swem | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog
The 2021 West Michigan Women Brilliance Awards will take place on August 31. This year we are happy to announce that we will be celebrating the Brilliance Awards in person and we invite you to join us! A ticket for the event includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 25, 2021 | Profile
After a challenging and memorable year, we’re proud to recognize these resilient change makers—the finalists for the fifth annual Brilliance Awards. Woman of the Year Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., LLPhD, DBTC Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services...
by Molly Malley | May 29, 2019 | Profile
Meredith Bronk, CEO & president of OST, appeared on West Michigan Woman’s cover in June 2014. Authentic, purposeful and determined, she’d recently become president of the technology company. She’s since added CEO to her title, grown staff from...