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With nearly 25 years of exerpience as a health and lifestyle reporter, Val brings credibility, curiosity, and humor to "The 'Pause.”
She is Michigan’s first queen from Grand Rapids and will compete for the title of Ms. Petite USA in July in Chicago.
This latest promotion to the position of principal and full-time employment status comes after she obtained her doctorate in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago.
Alongside the appointments, GRAM welcomes new officers to its museum board of trustees.
The chapter has increased its focus on developing a new strategic plan, fully funding a new scholarship endowment, creating a new leadership grant for its members, and bridging the gap between licensure and seasoned industry professionals.
With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fund development, and strategic donor engagement, he will have a key role in advancing Meijer Gardens’ mission through philanthropic partnerships and community support.
The nonprofit facilitates equitable growth in K-8 student academics, social emotional skills, and self-esteem through one-on-one mentoring relationships at three Grand Rapids Public Schools and three Godfrey Lee Public Schools.
Roussey grew up as the son of a general contractor and has since been a fixture in the construction industry for over 57 years.
The new position will provide support to the increasing number of adult learners in community and citizenship programs.
What began as Jen VanEe’s personal blog documenting her breast cancer journey has grown into a nonprofit aimed at easing the burdens cancer places on patients and their families.
For nearly 24 years, Irwin has been a familiar voice as the host of the morning show on WGVU Public Media, West Michigan’s PBS and NPR station. She has been a trusted storyteller, a champion of local issues, and an advocate for the people and causes that shape the region.
He has over 15 years of leadership experience in talent development and addressing workforce challenges in West Michigan.
This year’s honorees include a cybersecurity professional breaking barriers in tech, an artist using her voice to create belonging, and an entrepreneur redefining community impact.
She brings 35 years of experience in aligning human resources with business goals and fostering supportive and empowering work environments.
Productions are produced and presented locally, engaging some of the world’s most talented artists, stage directors, conductors and choreographers.
The nonprofit serves people involved in civil matters, such as divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, landlord/tenant matters, small claims and debt collection.
Founded in 2009, Retina Specialists of Michigan includes nine doctors who treat conditions ranging from macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to retinal detachment.
Founded in 1994, JVL Wealth Strategies serves family-owned businesses, professionals and executives, and people experiencing major life events such as preparing for retirement, receiving an inheritance, going through a divorce, or coping with life after losing a loved one.
Established in 2018, St. Robert Catholic School provides faith-based education for children from preschool through sixth grade, fostering a love for learning through thoughtfully crafted programs.
In this role, he will oversee all aspects of the law firm's technical infrastructure and operations, ensuring secure and efficient system functionality while aligning technology initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
Each year, only one member for every 150 AIAA members is selected as an associate fellow.
Their one-year terms will focus on advancing the association’s mission to bring together AAPI economic and cultural resources to enrich and support the community through engagement, service coordination, and advocacy efforts.
Two experienced communications professionals have launched a new marketing business.
With the addition, the firm now has 15 Shareholders leading their team.
Varnum LLP has announced the addition of six new associate attorneys to its Grand Rapids office.
The podcast provides an accessible and convenient way to stay informed about city news, events, and initiatives.
The announcement was made at the West Michigan Works! 2024 annual board meeting at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
She replaces Dawn Kibben, who retires in January after nearly 31 years of service to Meijer Gardens.