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Grenae Dudley
Chair
President
Youth Connection
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A professional advocate of children’s welfare for more than 20 years, Grenaé is President and CEO of The Youth Connection, S.E. Michigan’s after-school effort funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Skillman Foundation. Dr. Dudley served as Deputy Director of Children’s Center of Wayne County. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Dudley also serves on many boards and task forces, including the Oakland County FIA Board and the Michigan After-School Partnership.
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Angela Patrick Wynn
Vice Chair
Senior Community Liaison
Diversity and Community Responsibility
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Angela is a senior representative in the Community Affairs department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with responsibility for Diversity. Angela serves as Advisor to the Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This highly motivated professional, recognized for her exceptional problem solving and public speaking skills is also a best-selling author of women's fiction.
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Suzanne Dibble
Secretary
President
Professional Skills
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Suzanne divides her time between private consulting and community organizations. As President of Professional Skills, Inc. she consults with organizations on managing their people, organizational design and employee development. In addition to her board service at the Southfield Community Foundation Suzanne serves on the Board of: American Red Cross, Southeaster Michigan Chapter; Detroit Executive Service Corps; and Detroit Dance Collective.
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Mark Adams
Trustee
Sr. Business Dev. Rep.
Oakland County
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Mark assists firms with site location and financing and is responsible for Oakland County's North American Business Attraction Program. He currently chairs the Michigan Global Partnership North America Committee and is a former board member of the Michigan Economic Development Association. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and of Leadership Oakland 10 and has served as the president of the Villas of PebbleCreek homeowners association.
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Tonya Allen
Trustee
Vice President, Programs
Skillman Foundation
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Tonya is a specialist in community development who is responsible for overseeing the Foundation's programs, including Good Neighborhood and Good Schools Initiatives that are transform Detroit's neighborhoods into healthy, safe and supportive environments for children, youth, and their families. She sits on the Foundation's Development Committee.
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Chardae Caine
Trustee
Vice Chair
SCF Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
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Caroline Chambers
Trustee
President
Comerica Charitable Foundation
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Carolyn is National Director of Corporate Contributions for Comerica, Inc. where she manages the daily operations of the $11 million annual Comerica Inc. Contributions Program and the Comerica Charitable Foundation. She is also active with the Council of Michigan Foundations, Covenant House Detroit Life Skills Center and Communities In Schools of Detroit.
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Matthew E. Chope
Trustee
Certified Financial Planner
Center for Financial Planning |
Matthew is a Partner and Owner of the Center for Financial Planning, Inc. of Southfield, which specializes on investment management and financial planning and oversees more than $550 million in client assets. He is also active with the South Oakland Shelter and Birmingham Unitarian Church and is a passionate sand volleyball player.
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Wanda Cook-Robinson
Trustee
Superintendent
Southfield Public Schools
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Dr. Cook-Robinson joined the Southfield Public Schools in 2004 as Associate Superintendent for Instruction. Prior to coming to SPS, she was Assistant Superintendent for Student Performance/Human Resources with Oakland Intermediate School District (OISD). Dr. Cook-Robinson's professional memberships include: The American Assoc. of School Administrators, American Society for Training and Dev., Assoc. for Supervision and Curriculum Dev., MI Assoc. of African American Superintendents and NAACP Southern Oakland County Chapter.
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Scott Griffin
Trustee
President
Griffin Properties
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Scott is a commercial real estate investor, developer and broker. He has served on numerous boards, including Southfield/Lathrup Optimist Club, Detroit Metro Youth for Christ, Christian Urban Outreach, Michigan Theological Seminary and the Southfield Centers for Youth. He has been recognized as The Michigan Optimist of the Year; Distinguished Volunteer Award and National Fund-raising Award by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and the Entrepreneurship Award by the HOBY Foundation.
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Donald J. Gross
Trustee
Planning Consultant
Gross & Associates
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Don recently retired as Southfield City Manager and now consults with various municipalities in the planning and managment of public government. His many years in city government give him a unique perspective on community needs and resources. Don sits on the Golf Committee.
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Linda L. Height
Trustee
V.P. President Finance
Lawrence Technological University |
Linda is Vice President for Finance and Administration at Lawrence Technological University. She is also active with the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Michigan Patient Accounting Association and and Michigan Homes for the Aged. She is a Sgt. 1st Class (retd.) with the U.S. Army Reserves.
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Robert H. Jackson, Jr.
Trustee
Technical Manager, Security Information Systems
Federal-Mogul Corporation |
Robert is a 1987 graduate of Southfield High School and a 1992 Graduate of the University of Michigan. He has worked at Federal-Mogul since 1996. During college, he interned at the 46th district court. When his daughter attended Adler Elementary School, he and his wife initiated and supported a chess club for three years.
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Shirley A. Kaigler
Trustee
Attorney
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss |
Shriley is a member of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC specializing in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration and Elder Law. She is also active with the Anti-Defamation League, Detroit Institute of Arts Tanahill Society and Cooley Law School Advisory Board and is a Life Member of Jack & Jill of America.
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Stephen R. Kemp
Trustee
Owner
Haley Funeral Directors |
Stephen is Owner of Haley Funeral Directors of Southfield and a recent Past-President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He was the first African American President in the board's 125 year history. He has also served as a senior research associate for the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute and the VA Medical Center.
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Karen Miller
Trustee
Owner
JAN-PRO of Southeast Michigan
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Karen is the owner of JAN-PRO of Southeast Michigan, a commercial cleaning master franchise that helps people realize the dream of owning their own cleaning business and secures their commercial cleaning clients. Karen has been a consistent advocate for quality education and has served on the Southfield Board of Education since 1993. She chairs the Education Committee and serves on the Women's Fund Committee.
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Jeffrey Mueller
Trustee
City Administrator
Lathrup Village |
Jeffrey is City Administrator of the City of Lathrup Village. He is responsible for the efficient administration of all city departments, ensuring all laws and ordinances are enforced, developing the city budget.
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Eddie Gray Powers, Jr.
Trustee
Executive Director
Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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Ed is intensly involved in our community through his leadership of the Chamber. A 30 year resident of Southfield, he has served on more than 9 different Boards and Commissions. Prior to joining the Chamber, Ed oversaw State Government Relations at KMart for 50 states.
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James Ralph, Jr.
Trustee
Owner
James Ralph Agency
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James has been providing full-service insurance solutions to the businesses and residents of Southfield since 1983. He is highly involved in the community, currently serving as chair of the South Oakland County N.A.A.C.P. and Southfield Downtown Development Authority. James serves on the Foundation's Nominating and Diversity Committees.
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Angela Rankin-Yohannes
Trustee
President
Southfield Goodfellows
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Angela Rankin-Yohannes is the president of the Southfield Goodfellows, a position she has held since 2004. She is a founding member of the Women's Fund. Angela serves as the vice president of the Chanticleer Condominium Association's Board of Directors. She was the presdient of Wayne State University's National Alumni Association and Vice President of Finance for the Wayne State University's Hilberry Understudies. She retired from Ford Motor Company in 2005 after a 32-year career in Human Resources.
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Rhonda C. Saunders
Trustee
Sr. V.P. Retail AdministrationTitle
Fifth Third Bank
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Rhonda leads Fifth Third's impressive development of its branch banking network. She is a strong proponent of women in philanthropy. Rhonda chairs the Development Committee and sits on the Executive Committee and the Golf Committee.
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James Scharret
Trustee
City Administrator
City of Southfield
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Jim is a long-time city administrator who brings a hands-on experience to his Southfield post.
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Mike D. Waring
Trustee
Vice President
Hubbell, Roth & Clark
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Michael is an expert in the areas of municipal water, wastewater and stormwater management. Mr. Waring oversees HRC's Watershed Management Department, directs Water Vulnerability Assessment services for the firm, and serves as Principal-in-Charge for municipal engineering. Mr. Waring leads Total Quality Management efforts for the firm.
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William Winbush
Trustee
Chair
SCF Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) |
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