Community Impact

My Why

Every single day, my team and I persist toward our deeper why: helping company leaders uncover and hire the best talent to get them to the next level. The why also represents the commitment we’ve made to our philanthropic endeavors, marrying business with philanthropy.

Domestic violence and trauma ate away at my spirit for many years, but creating my company was my way of reclaiming my voice. Our philanthropic mission is a major part of our culture at W Talent Solutions, with deep roots in our original foundation. We are carrying the torch and changing lives for years to come.

225 HOURS

Volunteered in 2022

$50,000

Donated to nonprofits aligned with my mission

Board Involvement

Member, Fund Development Committee
2022 - Present

  • Organize 1,000 square foot donation storage house for the domestic violence shelter.

  • Raise awareness and corporate donor interest in the community.

  • Successfully forged a relationship between YWCA and Founder’s Brewing Women Impact Committee.

YWCA of West Central Michigan

Grand Angels, Michigan Capital Network

Executive Director & Chair
2022 - 2023

  • Host and emcee monthly member meetings hosted by Michigan Capital Network (MCN).

  • Connect Michigan-based startups with pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding.

  • Foster engagement amongst members.

  • Advise tech startups on HR and talent acquisition.

Chair, Advancement Committee
Member, Executive Committee
2023 - Present

  • Manage $29M P&L.

  • Oversee performance of CEO.

  • Raise funds, generate awareness, and secure sponsorships and long-term community partnerships to achieve financial targets.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Member, Board of Directors for the Downtown Improvement District (DID)
2022 - Present

  • Oversee homeless outreach team to positively impact outcomes with the downtown homeless population.

  • Manage ~$1M budget for the City of Grand Rapids.

City of Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Sister Cities

Member, Zapopan Committee
2019 - 2022

  • Forged a close relationship between Grand Rapids, Michigan and Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

  • Traveled to Zapopan in October 2019 with Mayor Bliss & City Manager Mark Washington to meet with city delegates and share best practices on talent attraction, technology, startups, and healthcare.

Chair, Corporate Impact Committee
Member, Event Planning Committee Member, Zapopan Committee
2018 - 2020

  • Assisted in raising over $500,000 for the organization.

  • Emcee & guest Speaker for 2017 and 2018 luncheons sharing my personal story of utilizing Safe Haven’s services to inspire others.

Safe Haven Ministries