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Michigan Diversity Council

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Our Partners

The Michigan Diversity Council proudly recognizes our partners for supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. If you would like to learn about the different ways in which your organization can join, please contact the Michigan Diversity Council at [email protected]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
City of Kalamazoo
Consumers Energy
DTE Energy
GAST
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
HSC Poly
Henry Ford Health System
Huntington National Bank
ITC Holdings
LakeTrust Credit Union
Lasalle
Marsh & McLennan Agency
Mercantile Bank
Mercedes Benz Financial Services USA, LLC
MichBusiness/CORP!
Oakland County
The City of Farmington Hills
Valassis
Wayne State University

Executive Leadership Council

Our National Diversity Council executive leadership councils are comprised of the best and brightest diversity leaders. These individuals are from various industries and champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their workplaces and communities. This core team guides our state diversity councils and manages strategy for key goals and initiatives.

If your organization is interested in having a representative on our executive leadership council, please contact the Michigan Diversity Council at [email protected]

Gregory Conyers

Gregory Conyers

Director of Diversity
State Bar of Michigan

Beth Correa

Beth Correa

SVP-Director of Corporate Responsibility
Flagstar Bank

Matthew Dills

Matthew Dills

Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
ITC Holdings

Victor Green

Victor Green

Assist. Chief-Division of Community Affairs, Office of Professional Standards, and DE&I
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Jody Guastella Jones

Jody Guastella Jones

Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Mercedes Benz Financial Services USA, LLC

LaToya Harvey

LaToya Harvey

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Employee Development
The City of Farmington Hills

Tanya Hewitt-Smith

Tanya Hewitt-Smith

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
City of Kalamazoo

Bridget Hurd

Bridget Hurd

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Joy Korte

Joy Korte

Director of Diversity
Lasalle

Raquel Ledesma Pérez

Raquel Ledesma Pérez

Diversity Manager
HSC Poly

Scott Nykaza

Scott Nykaza

CEO
Kalsec

Misti Stanton

Misti Stanton

Vice President , Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Mercantile Bank

Angela Thompkins

Angela Thompkins

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Consumers Energy

Edgar Vann III

Edgar Vann III

Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Huntington National Bank

Christina Ware

Christina Ware

Senior Business Development Manager for Government Services
Aston Carter

Monique Wells

Monique Wells

Director: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DTE Energy

Donnell White

Donnell White

Senior Vice President | Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director
Huntington National Bank

Melinda White

Melinda White

Sr. Manager - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Kimberlydawn Wisdom

Kimberlydawn Wisdom

Senior Vice President of Community Health and Equity, Chief Diversity Officer
Henry Ford Health System

Advisory Council

The advisory council drives the efforts of the local diversity council. It is composed of various committees which are overseen by chairs and officers.

If your organization is interested in having a representative on our advisory council, please contact the Michigan Diversity Council at [email protected]

Tamela Aikens

Tamela Aikens

Director of Criminal Court Services
Third Judicial District Circuit Court

Tina Alonzo

Tina Alonzo

Vice President of Belonging
Peckham, Inc.

Lauren Chandler

Lauren Chandler

Corporate Recruiter
ITC Holdings

Lauren Fabbri

Lauren Fabbri

Vice President, Health and Benefits
Marsh & McLennan Agency

Tamara Flake

Tamara Flake

Commercial Relationship Mgr. Sr.-Government Banking
Huntington National Bank

Stacie Hunter

Stacie Hunter

Vice President | Detroit Community Manager
JPMorgan Chase

Amanda Huszt-Vickers

Amanda Huszt-Vickers

Community Engagement Manager
LakeTrust Credit Union

Patricia McCann

Patricia McCann

Vice President, Senior Diversity Consultant – Social Impact
Comerica Bank

Brandy Merritt

Brandy Merritt

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Engagement
Consumers Energy

Cheri Mitchell

Cheri Mitchell

Sr. HR Manager
Brilliant Detroit

Tiffany Munro

Tiffany Munro

Practice Lead
Actalent

Whitley Olah

Whitley Olah

Consultant Engagement Specialist
Actalent

Lynisha Oliver

Lynisha Oliver

Manager - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
Consumers Energy

Manadra Rainey

Manadra Rainey

Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Emergent Holdings, Inc

Crystal Rose

Crystal Rose

Human Resources Specialist
Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Lyndsay Savage

Lyndsay Savage

Bank Officer, Corporate Training Instructor III
Flagstar Bank

Kristen Schmidt

Kristen Schmidt

Senior Instructional Designer
ITC Holdings

Toielynn Smith

Toielynn Smith

Deputy Court Administrator
Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan

Aisha Tattan

Aisha Tattan

Human Resources Coordinator
Detroit Public Television

Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Director of Talent Acquisition, EEO Compliance, Diversity and Workforce Solutions
Henry Ford Health System

Carla Tinsley-Smith

Carla Tinsley-Smith

Director, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Consumers Energy

Erich Catzere

Erich Catzere

Vice President - Employee Health & Benefits
Marsh & McLennan Agency

Stephanie Stevenson

Stephanie Stevenson

HR Diversity & Inclusion Strategies
DTE Energy

Teshna Thomas

Teshna Thomas

Director, Community Engagement
Henry Ford Health System

Kara Woodworth

Kara Woodworth

Supervisor-Customer Engagement Center
Flagstar Bank

Contact Us

The Michigan Diversity Council is making remarkable progress in our mission to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout Michigan. We value your participation and feedback as it will help us grow in a way that adds the most value to Michigan's businesses, schools, and communities. We are excited to hear from you and work with you towards our mission! For additional information, please contact the Michigan Diversity Council at [email protected]