Chief Diversity OfficerUniversity of Michigan-Flint As a national voice on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. David J. Luke proudly represents the University of Michigan-Flint wherever he goes. Luke joined UM-Flint in May 2018 as director of the Intercultural Center (ICC). Today, he is the inaugural chief diversity officer at the university where, in addition to Continue Reading
Managing EditorEast Village Magazine Katharine Stockrahm is an audio and digital journalist committed to covering critical news stories relevant to the Flint community. After earning a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, Stockrahm moved to Flint as a corps member for Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms Continue Reading
Family Mobility CoordinatorCommunities First, Inc. Ashley Strozier has been serving Genesee County children and their families for over a decade, focusing on low-to-moderate income households facing the greatest barriers to quality of life. At Communities First, Inc., Strozier connects youth and their families to resources and referrals to mission-aligned partners. In 2023 alone, she served Continue Reading
PartnerGault Davison, PC As a partner at Gault Davison, the oldest law firm in Genesee County, Kyle Wallace focuses on advising small businesses and non-profits on legal strategy and personalized estate planning for families, couples, and individuals. In his two years at the Grand Blanc firm, Wallace has emphasized community engagement and formed partnerships with Continue Reading
CEOSpud Software Mason Sommer is a visionary who runs things by the data. After working at Spud Software in Grand Blanc for nearly a decade, Sommer took over as CEO with a plan. Now four years later, he has restructured the 26-year-old business management software firm, improved quality, updated the onboarding process for new hires, Continue Reading
Owner/CEOPrimary Prevention Physiotherapy As the driving force behind Primary Prevention Physiotherapy, Dr. Amber Schlemmer leads with professionalism and heartfelt empathy. Born and raised in Flushing, Schlemmer was proud to return to her hometown to provide physiotherapy services to the community she loves. She approaches each patient interaction with warmth and sincerity, making them feel seen, Continue Reading
Chief Financial OfficerFood Bank of Eastern Michigan Tiffanie Paielli brings a level of compassion for her community that’s often hard to come by. She joined the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan four years ago as a staff accountant and was soon promoted to director of finance. In November 2023, she was named chief financial officer. Continue Reading
OwnerTrademark My Stuff Since founding the McGhee Law Firm, Kyona McGhee has successfully filed more than 2,500 trademark applications and held the hands of hundreds of entrepreneurs nationwide as they navigate the demands of growing their own business. Appropriately, her law practice is now better known as “Trademark My Stuff.” A wife and mother of Continue Reading
Fund Development and Marketing ManagerCommunities First, Inc. Kathryn Linehan’s passion for equitable housing, community health, and the arts motivates her to meet any challenges with optimism, creativity, and resilience. As fund development and marketing manager at Communities First, Inc., Linehan has secured $13 million since 2021 for real estate developments and community programming in Flint Continue Reading
FounderTC McClain Enterprises Taylor “TC” McClain is a passionate woman with multiple interests and an insatiable love of food. Since 2018, she has served as a legal assistant to Trachelle C. Young, with a resume that has included working for the Flint Water Justice legal team. During the pandemic, she found comfort and inspiration watching Continue Reading
