Leadership Academy Class of 2024 Graduates

Congratulations to the 14th cohort of graduates and many thanks to the outstanding mentors that shared their time and wisdom in supporting these leaders.

• Amanda Van Tubergen, Disability Network West Michigan (mentored by Rene Sherwood, Vocational Independence Program)
• Andrew Klaczkiewicz, SVRC Industries (mentored by Brent Mikulski)
• Brad Hastings, Disability Network West Michigan (mentored by Tony Calcagno, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids)
• Brian Johnson, Mid Michigan Industries (mentored by Paul Blatt, Gesher Human Services)
• Bridgette Zappacosta, Pioneer Resources (mentored by Cindy Evans, Grand Traverse Industries)
• Chris Smith, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (mentored by Nathan Volz, Gesher Human Services)
• Craig Nowak, Gesher Human Services (mentored by Brian Babbitt, North Country Community Mental Health)
• David Chapman, Navigations (mentored by Tim Hatfield, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services)
• Denise M. Berry, SVRC Industries (mentored by Jennifer Grace, Arnold Center)
• Dominque Cook, North Country Community Mental Health (mentored by Leslie Gallant, Oakland Community Health Network)
• Heather Willis, Oakland Community Health Network (mentored by Yolanda Bellinger, SVRC Industries)
• Jamie S. Mead, Pioneer Resources (mentored by Justin Walworth, Peckham)
• Jennifer Bell, Arnold Center (mentored by Rene Dell, Gesher Human Services)
• Julia Tapper, Gesher Human Services (mentored by Laurel Buck, Autism Alliance of Michigan)
• Karen Utsey, Peckham (mentored by Lenora Hardy-Foster, Judson Center)
• Kimberly Johnson, Services to Enhance Potential (mentored by Colleen Allen, Autism Alliance of Michigan)
• Kristi Jackson, Autism Alliance of Michigan (mentored by Felicia Hunter, Goodwill of Greater Detroit)
• Kristina Zwick, Peckham (mentored by Charmaine Kennedy, Services to Enhance Potential)
• Laura Brunmeier, North Country Community Mental Health (mentored by Cheryl Ohman, Lakestate Industries)
• Leah Paige Cooley, Services to Enhance Potential (mentored by Jeanette Hoyer, Goodwill Industries of West Michigan)
• Madison Branch, MRC Industries (mentored by Emilia Gutierrez, Do-All)
• Mary Brown, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (mentored by Lynn Maginity, New Gateways)
• Melissa Hallock, Services to Enhance Potential (mentored by James Willis, Gesher Human Services)
• Sarah DeLand, Judson Center (mentored by Jill Bonthuis, Pioneer Resources)
• Shevera Lopez, Judson Center (mentored by Carla Dean, Services to Enhance Potential)
• Tara Dohning, Thumb Industries (mentored by Jill Boterenbrood, Hope Network)

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