Realtor specializing in sustainable growth, assemblage, adaptive re-use development, and other commercial and residential components with a background in music performance, venue management and restaurant management in Detroit. Alex is a former Project 2000 success story. His willingness to learn, examine his surroundings and see ways to improve situations and put actions into effect is an amazing thing to behold. In life there are talkers and doers. Alex fits firmly on the side of the man who gets things done.

Digital Project Manager at Leo Burnett / Cadillac for two years. Also, the Media Manager at LAM Christian Church, overseeing production and a team of twenty.  Jacob graduated from the University of Findlay , receiving a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management & Sports Business Strategy, while playing football and running track.  Prior to that, he studied Public Relations/Informational Technology and played football at Syracuse University.

Received B.A from Michigan State University and has held various roles in the automotive and commercial real estate/development industry. Currently serves as a Project Manager for 814 CRE, a development company. Joe has a unique way of perceiving the ins and outs of problem-solving, demonstrated throughout his career and his spare time devotion to competitive bicycle racing.

Robert is currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Detroit Mercy.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina where he was a full scholarship football student-athlete and his Juris Doctorate from the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Presidents and Chief Executive Officer, Orchards Children’s Services. Trustee for Albion College. Former President of the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies. An active participant in the National Black Child Development Institute.

Received B.S. in Political Science, Public Administration and Masters in Higher Education Administration from Central Michigan University. Worked as CMU Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Assistant Director of Employer Relations within the CMU Career Development Center. Currently working as the  CMU Associate Director of Outreach, Business and Community Engagement.

A general dentist on the east side of Detroit, Dr. Elliott received his B.S. from MSU in human biology and DDS from the University Detroit. He is Passionate about providing quality dental care to the underserved areas of the inner city. Jordan is a former project 2000 student.  In his free time he loves spending time in the great outdoors and has two cats, Stella and Uzi, who he adores.

A dedicated education professional with a diverse background, Jane is currently the Special Education Teacher at Detroit Public Safety Academy. Jane is deeply committed to creating inclusive learning environments that foster student engagement and post-secondary success. With a legal certification in victim advocacy and a history of working in tech startups, sales, and nonprofit grant writing, Jane brings an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset to education, with a focus on using data to enhance student outcomes.

Board of Trustee, Oakland Community College. Past Chair, Orchards Children’s Services. Former President of Rotary Club of Birmingham. Former Executive Director of Community Relations, Birmingham Public Schools.

Principal Jocpoco Real Estate Investment Group. John has sat on several boards and committees for non-profits relating to Senior Housing.

An ESL teacher at Avondale Middle School, Elise received her B.A. from MSU in Elementary Education with a focus on Language Arts and a Minor in TESOL. She is currently working on her Master’s in K-12 Administration. Elise brings creativity and enthusiasm to her classroom and this board. She is passionate about developing a curriculum that is inclusive of a collective student experience and promotes equity to close the achievement gap for marginalized students.