Leadership Academy Class of 2026 Graduates

Congratulations to the 16th cohort of graduates and many thanks to the outstanding mentors that shared their time and wisdom in supporting these leaders.

• Alanna M. Lahey, Disability Network Northern Michigan (mentored by Rene Sherwood, Vocational Independence Program)
• Andrew L. Farris Jr., Gesher Human Services (mentored by Lenora Hardy-Foster, Judson Center)
• Brylea Johnson, Incompass Michigan (mentored by Shonda Rushing, Work Skills Corporation)
• Carrie Williams, Preferred Employment and Living Supports (mentored by Jessica Diener, Peckham)
• CuJuan Davis, Gesher Human Services (mentored by Will Wilson, Disability Network West Michigan)
• Danielle Garcia, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (mentored by Yolanda Bellinger, SVRC Industries)
• Jessica Montie, Services to Enhance Potential (mentored by Rene Dell, Gesher Human Services)
• Kasidee Hilliard, Peckham (mentored by Emilia Gutierrez, Do-All Inc)
• Kelsey Kassner, Pioneer Resources (mentored by James Willis, Gesher Human Services)
• Kira Berberich, Gesher Human Services (mentored by Andrea Davis, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services)
• Lori Cooper, SVRC Industries (mentored by Lynn Maginity, New Gateways)
• Maddisen Cardwell, Peckham (mentored by Samantha Scott, Preferred Employment and Living Supports)
• Michelle Cilibraise, MMI (mentored by Jill Bonthuis, Pioneer Resources)
• Nate Clark, Peckham (mentored by Tim Hatfield, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services)
• Nodja Mosley, Judson Center (mentored by Justin Walworth, Peckham)
• Sarah Hug, Gesher Human Services (mentored by Maria Peak, ASPPIRE)
• Timothy Nelson, SVRC Industries (mentored by Paul Blatt, Gesher Human Services)

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