We are grateful for the leadership of our 2025 Annual Conference Program and Host Committees in creating a highly engaging and impactful experience for their peers!
2025 Host Committee
Karen A. Bouche, Family Office Advisor, Greenleaf Trust
Bonnie Gettys, President/CEO, Barry Community Foundation
Michael Horrigan, President, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Rick M. Hughey, Jr., Executive Vice President / CEO, Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Megan Johnston, Board Member, Stryker Johnston Foundation
Jonathan Lever, COO and Executive Vice President, John E. Fetzer Institute
Dr. Grace Lubwama, President and CEO, Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Yazeed Moore, Director of Michigan Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Mary Muliett, President and CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation
Jennifer Nottingam, Executive Director, Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation
Demetrias Wolverton, Cheif Strategy & Communications Officer, Kalamazoo Community Foundation
2025 Program Committee
Jen Anderson, Senior Communications Officer, Delta Dental Foundation
Laila Bell, Vice President, Learning & Impact, The Skillman Foundation
Ricardo Benavidez, Associate Director, Ktisis Capital
Kenneth Frierson, Program Officer, Ruth Mott Foundation
Jackie Hanton, Vice President, Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Lindsey Hemmerlein, Operations Director, Stryker Johnston Foundation
Bryana Hopkins, Program Officer, Frey Foundation
Hannah Naples, Program Officer, Community Foundation for Oceana County
Virginia Romano, CEO, Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation
Elizabeth Schultheiss, Vice President of Fund Administration and Development, Battle Creek Community Foundation
Temeca Simpson, Senior Portfolio Manager, Ballmer Group
Chakara Wheeler, Program Officer/ YAC Advisor, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
