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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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Marina Williams
Vice Chair
Vice President and
Chief Diversity Officer
Lear Corporation (Ret.)
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Marina was responsible for supporting the growth and development of Lear's minority joint ventures and supplier diversity activities. In addition to the Foundation, Marina is a board member of the Mercy Education Project and the Facilitation Partnership Board for the Detroit Executive Services Corps.
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William Steffan
Treasurer
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
DENSO International America, Inc.
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Bill is an expert in acquiring and integrating new business while improving efficiency, maintaining quality and increasing profitability. He brings zest, energy and a steady hand to the often stormy waters of business development. He is responsible for all financial activities and the development of DENSO's North American business plan to support growth initiatives. Bill serves on the Foundation's Executive Committee, Golf Committee and Finance Committee.
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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
Senior Program Officer
Skillman Foundation
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Tonya is a specialist in community development who is directing the Skillman Foundation's Good Neighborhood Initiative to 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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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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Brittney Foxhall
Trustee
YAC Chair
Southfield-Lathrup High School.
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Brittney is a senior at Southfield-Lathrup High School. She has been a YAC member since her freshman year. Brittney is captain of the varsity softball team and president of the DECA chapter at S-L. She has also participated in activities such as varsity volleyball, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Generation of Promise, Scholars Plus, National Honor Society, and the Southfield Lathrup Marching Band.
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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 as chairman of 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. His many years in city government give him a unique perspective on community needs and resources. Don chairs the Nominating Committee and sits on the Golf Committee.
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Meredith Luckey
Trustee
YAC Vice-Chair
Southfield-Lathrup High School.
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Meredith Luckey is the 2008-2009 vice chair of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). She is a senior at Southfield-Lathrup High School and has been a member of YAC since her freshman year. She is also captain of her school's Danceline and was a member of Scholar's Plus and National Honor Society.
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Karen Miller
Trustee
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Schweitzer
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Karen has been a consistent advocate for quality education, serving as a volunteer on just about every school related organization including two tours of duty on the Southfield School Board. Karen chairs the Education Committee and serves on the Development and Women's Fund committees.
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Wayne Peal
Trustee
Community Editor
Southfield Eccentric
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Wayne is an award winning writer and editor currently serving his second tour of duty as editor of the Southfield Eccentric. He has a personal commitment to excellence in schools, government and community. Wayne serves on the Grant and Public Relations Committees.
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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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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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Cherryl R. Thames
Trustee
President & CEO
Quantum Leaps
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Cherryl is a dynamic coach, trainer and mentor who is passionate about women's leadership and development programs. She chairs the Grant Committee and sits on the Executive Committee, the Youth Center Committee and serves as a YAC advisor and consultant.
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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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Angela Patrick Wynn
Trustee
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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