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True leadership involves creating enduring systems where every young person aging out of foster care finds shelter, dignity, growth, and belonging. We are dedicated to guiding this mission with care and collaboration, nurturing change to achieve equity, opportunity, and lasting impact.


Woodrow R. Williams II

Founders

LaSonia J Forté, MPA

Michael Awkward, Ph.D.

Michael Awkward, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Co-Founder 

Community Outreach Specialist

Michael Awkward, Ph.D.

Michael Awkward, Ph.D.

Michael Awkward, Ph.D.

Co-Founder 

Gayl Jones Professor Emeritus of Black American Literature

University of Michigan

Executive Board

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

Attorney / Adjunct Professor / Mediation Trainer / Program Development Consultant

Max Ceasar

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

General Manager/Executive Chef

The Whitney

Tracie Hightower

Susan Butterwick, J.D.

Tracie Hightower

Principal and Strategic Innovation Advisor

Collective Flow Learning, LLC

Tina Jordan

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Tracie Hightower

Performance Consultant and Educator at University of Michigan

Cecelia (Cece) Nash

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Business Leader and Owner of Cece Nash Events 

Associate Director of Strategic Engagement at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Luciana Nemtanu, PhD

Director of Student Experience, LSA Opportunity HUB / Adjunct Professor / Independent Strategy Consultant 

LaKeesha Persell

Woodrow R. Williams II

Woodrow R. Williams II

Professional Learning and Customer Success Leader

Woodrow R. Williams II

Woodrow R. Williams II

Woodrow R. Williams II

Community Ambassador | Master of Public Administration (MPA) Candidate 2025 | Michigan Political Leadership Program Fellow

Deborah Willis, PhD

Woodrow R. Williams II

Deborah Willis, PhD

Assistant Vice Provost for Access and Opportunity

Dynamic and experienced DEI Leader, Facilitator and Certified Executive Coach, PCC


Advisors

Paul J Barrow

Angelina Camilleri

Angelina Camilleri

Foundations & Grants and Economics Librarian

University of Michigan Library

Angelina Camilleri

Angelina Camilleri

Angelina Camilleri

Foster Care Coordinator

Student Advocacy Center of Michigan

Jean Gainsley

Angelina Camilleri

Tracy S. Hall, PhD, MPA

Retired Nurse and Advocate

Dr. Hall has over 40 years of experience in higher education, public policy advocacy, and public adm

Tracy S. Hall, PhD, MPA

Tracy S. Hall, PhD, MPA

Tracy S. Hall, PhD, MPA

Cofounder & Ontological Guide

Healing Centered Restorative Engagement (HCRE) 

Joshua Kay, JD, PhD

Tracy S. Hall, PhD, MPA

Joshua Kay, JD, PhD

Clinical Professor of Law

University of Michigan Law School

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