Our Team
Executive Team
These are the Executive Leaders of the Institute who will work together to provide strategic guidance to all stakeholders.
Dr. Dale A Dan
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Amy Partin
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Tonya C. Bailey
President
Dr. Renee Canady
Senior Vice President, Strategy
Mr. Bill Garlick, MA
Senior Vice President, Quality
Senior Operations Team
These are the core leaders of the Institute who will work together to ensure an overall smooth operation for all stakeholders.
Ms. Jeanne Donado
Chief OD & Grants Officer
Dr. Jennifer Hoyte
Chief Systems Officer
Ms. Kristina Marshall
Chief Policy and Standards Officer
Dr. Esther Nauth
Chief Financial Officer
Atty. Justin Sheehan
Chief Legal Officer
Ms. Lucianna Solis
Chief Community Officer
Ms. Yolanda Taylor
Chief Administrative Officer
Vice Presidents of Consulting Team
These leaders will each guide a team of consultants in the various areas of service within their expertise. They may also be involved directly on projects.
Mr. Kevin Badge
Business
Dr. Desiree DeFlorimonte
Education/Faith Based
Mr. Bill Garlick, MA
Education/Faith Based
Ms. Shirin Kambin
Government/NGOs
Ms. Monique Leary
Emerging Leaders
Ms. Lucianna Solis
Government/NGOs
Dr. LeSette Wright
Education/Faith Based
Administration Support Team
These team members add value to the Institute through their areas of support that help the leadership team accomplish their strategic goals.
Mr. Tommy Benson
Accounting Support
Ms. Joy Bijou
Graphics/Social Media Support
Mr. Insaan Ermisch
Special Projects Coordinator
Mr. Warren Fornah
E-Learning/Website Support
Ms. Miranda Innis
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Ms. Carmeta Miller
Protocol & Guest Support
Ms. Gillian Phillips
Administrative Support
Ms. Carolyn Schmidt
Marketing Support
Senior Advisory Committee
They will be kept informed and share input as they contribute to the solid and overall wellness of the Institute.
Ms. Amy Partin
Chair
Dr. Kali Majumdar
Vice Chair
Ms. Carrie Rosingana
Vice Chair
Mr. Tony Willis
Vice Chair
Mr. Alen Basic
Director
Ms. Angelica Basic
Director
Mr. Jeff Benson
Director
Dr. Cecily Bernard
Director
Ms. LaTonya Demps
Director
Ms. Chelsea Ditz
Director
Sister Marie Harper OSU
Director
Dr. Mark Kelland
Director
Ms. Eva Menefee
Director
Dr. Teresa Pettersen
Director
Ms. Candida Richards
Director
Dr. Nino Rodriguez
Director
Dr. Andrea Scott
Director
Fr. Michael Skrocki
Director
Ms. Sarah Velez
Director
From the following organizations …
- A Write Touch Consulting
- Adelante Forward Magazine
- Capital Area Michigan Works
- CASE Credit Union
- City of Northville, MI
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lansing Community College
- Lansing Police Department
- Lansing Economic Area Partners (LEAP)
- Sisters of the Ursuline Convent, South America
- St. Michael’s Church
- University of Central Florida
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Emerging Leaders Group
Emerging Leaders Group is a team of outstanding leaders from within Michigan, USA and Global. They will be kept informed and share input as they contribute to the solid and overall wellness of the Institute. We are so grateful for their valuable role. It is important for us to hear the voices of our young people!
Mr. Brandon Markle
Group Director
Ms. Portia Amponsah
Group Support
Ms. Ayanna Bernard
Group Support
Mr. Insaan Ermisch
Group Support
Mr. Andrew Horatio
Group Support
Ms. Madelyn Rush
Group Support
