Contessa Rudolph has worked in public and community health for the last 25 years in metro Detroit. Her passion is in prevention of disease and illness through education and lifestyle choices. This led her to gain experiences working with every age group from newborns to centurions. She is currently the director of administration, Community Health, Equity, Wellness and Diversity at Henry Ford Health. Contessa attended Central Michigan University where she received her bachelor’s in science degree in Health Education and Promotion and master’s in science degree in Health Services Administration. As native Detroiter she understands the challenges faced in accessing healthy options in food choices, safe physical activity and environmental pollutants and urban stressors. Contessa and her family spend their free time volunteering for local non-profits and community organizations.

Ashly Jurek is the Accountant for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, a nonprofit in Detroit. Previously, she worked in public accounting at UHY Advisors. Ashly obtained her BS in Accounting from Michigan State University, her MBA from Oakland University and is a CPA in the State of Michigan.

Kyle is the Director of Internal Audit and Financial Planning for the Detroit Windsor Tunnel. He is a CPA and a highly qualified finance professional with experience in both the public and private sectors of accounting, internal audit, process design and improvement, and project management. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Central Michigan University and his MBA from Walsh College. Kyle has participated and led charitable organization initiatives over the last 15 years.

Sarah is a member of the faculty at Eastern Michigan University and has more than 15 years experience working with non-profits and philanthropic organizations to improve public health. She holds a PhD in health promotion and behavioral science from the University of Louisville.

Taylor Davis has almost a decade of experience in youth development. She has a passion for serving youth, especially middle school youth, as a guide through their education and a support to their self-growth as they transition into adulthood. Taylor is a graduate of University of Michigan where she majored in Sociology with a concentration in Women & Gender Studies. She currently serves as a Site Coordinator for Eastern Michigan University Bright Futures, an out-of-school education program. When she’s not working with youth, you can find her hosting a few podcasts—For The Dubb Podcast and SkinFolk—discussing DEI, womxn rights, social justice, sports, entertainment, and culture.

Jen Zahorchak is Senior Director of Ticketing for Live Nation Touring. Jen is a qualified ticketing professional with over 18 years of industry experience, and has worked with some of Live Nation’s largest touring clients. Jen earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Speech Communication from Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.

Patrick is a Wealth Advisor at Planning Alternatives, an independent Registered Investment Advisor firm. He provides clients with comprehensive financial planning and helps with on demand problem solving. He completed his undergraduate degree in Personal Financial Planning at Central Michigan University. Patrick also obtained his Certified Financial PlannerTM designation in 2011. Patrick doesn’t have experience in the nonprofit sector, but he is passionate about helping people succeed, finding new perspectives to solve problems, and a firm believer in Detroit.