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
Senior Accountant,Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors Shelby Garcia exemplifies dedication and expertise. As a senior accountant at Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors’ Flint office, she collaborates closely with clients, leads team and staff trainings, and manages projects efficiently. Her technical knowledge, particularly in nonprofits and single audits, makes her a highly sought-after resource Continue Reading
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
Content Creator and EntrepreneurDan C Bearded LLC Dan Command has worked in Genesee County his whole career, benefiting children for more than a decade as an award-winning teacher and water polo coach for Grand Blanc Community Schools. In his last year of teaching in 2022, he was named a Top 100 teacher in the U.S. 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
Owner/DentistFenton Smiles After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2015, Dr. Alex Givens joined a group private dental practice in a small town where he gained experience and learned much from his mentors. Hoping to improve the patient experience using new technological advances, Givens eventually decided to start his own practice. After evaluating Continue Reading
Global Attraction RepresentativeMichigan Economic Development Corporation Born and raised on Flint’s Southside, Dylan Luna always paid attention when his mom told him that a good education is the golden ticket out of poverty. He followed her advice, going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Michigan State University, a master’s in urban Continue Reading
Operations Manager/Operations DirectorFlint Downtown Development Authority Thanks to her “let’s get it done” attitude, Brandy Curtis is making positive changes in Flint. Appointed in 2023 as operations director of the Flint Downtown Development Authority, Curtis has worked to expand communications between downtown businesses and the City of Flint by restarting the Downtown Small Business Association. Continue Reading
OrthodontistDr. Wax Orthodontics Known affectionately as “your community orthodontist,” Dr. Nicole Wax has made a huge impact in Linden, Flushing, and Highland over the last decade through her commitment to patient well-being and community involvement. Wax grew up in the area and graduated from Linden High School. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree Continue Reading
Director of Corporate Engagement & EventsSpecial Olympics Michigan In his eight-year tenure, Ted Grossnickle has helped revolutionize the impact of Special Olympics Michigan on the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Southeast Michigan. In Genesee County, more than 1,200 Special Olympic athletes have directly benefited from the community’s generosity thanks to his Continue Reading
