The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith. Hope is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association. Hope graduates are educated to think about life’s most important issues with clarity, wisdom, and a deep understanding.

St. Mary's College is an independent Catholic school for boys and girls of all faiths aged 0-18. We are a thriving community which places a high value on outstanding academic achievement and all-round personal development. Our school is built on strong values which emphasise the importance of caring for others and striving for excellence in all we do. Boys and girls can start at our Bright Sparks & Early Years department (0-4 years) soon after birth and progress to our Preparatory School (4-11 years) before moving on to the College (11-18 years), where typically they achieve up to 100% pass rates at both GCSE and A Level. Our rich programme of extra-curricular activities equips our pupils with the skills and values which will guide and support them throughout their lives.

Highly selective, nationally renowned and internationally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, a personalized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The K-Plan combines rigorous scholarship, study abroad, career development and civic engagement in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts. Founded in 1833, K is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation, serving 1,398 students from 39 states and 29 countries. At K, we do more in four years so students can do more in a lifetime.

The Upjohn Institute is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides research, practice and policy analysis on employment and unemployment issues. Our research focuses on labor market developments that threaten the livelihood and well-being of workers and the policies and programs designed to reduce those threats and mitigate hardships caused by job loss. We also house the Employment Management Services Division, the administrative entity for the local Workforce Development Board, administering all of the federal and state employment programs for southwest part of Michigan.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the nation's largest professional organization with over 500 fraternity chapters and about 10,000 members total. Embracing our Greek roots here at Olivet College, we could not be more excited for this new journey as a brand new professional business fraternity on campus. We focus on providing students with the opportunity to learn about business, hold social events, and assist in building professional connections. We are dedicated to expanding students'​ knowledge of all areas of the business as well as helping them work towards achieving their professional goals

Ed and Darlene Lowe established the Edward Lowe Foundation in 1985 to leverage entrepreneurship as a strategy for economic growth and community development. In contrast to most U.S. foundations, which are grant-giving entities, we are an operating foundation that funds its own programs. Our entrepreneurship initiatives are focused on second-stage companies — growth-oriented firms that have moved beyond startup but haven’t yet reached maturity. Our peer learning, leadership education and strategic information programs are geared to help these companies continue growing. We also educate communities about the unique challenges second-stagers face, how to work with them — and how to develop the kind of culture they need to flourish. To scale our impact, the foundation delivers its programs to second-stagers through other entrepreneur support organizations, which includes chambers of commerce, small business development centers, technology councils and economic development agencies. Although many programs are conducted on our partners’ turf, such as PeerSpectives CEO roundtables and Economic Gardening, we host leader retreats and facilitator training at Big Rock Valley (BRV), our headquarters in southwest Michigan. BRV is also integral in our land stewardship initiatives. A 2,000-acre property comprised of woodlands, wetlands and prairies, BRV’s diverse habitats support a wide variety of species, many of which are endangered or threatened. To preserve BRV’s environmental integrity, the foundation employs a number of innovative land management practices. In addition, we allow researchers to use the property for studies that can expand the knowledge base of conservation science.

West Michigan Cancer Center (WMCC) is changing the tide on cancer. WMCC is an ambulatory, stand alone cancer center. We are treating, beating and curing cancer more than ever before, and helping patients move beyond it so it doesn’t maintain a grip on their lives. We have the technological resources, clinical skill, support services, and experience to best meet your individual challenge, which explains why more people are referred and treated here than anywhere else in the region. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, plan to fight it and fight to win. Together, we win.

Black Pearl is a USA HUBZone registered business, which means we are small business in a historically underutilized business zone. Our philosophy is driven by our origins. We believe that smaller, tailored approaches to international development, program and project management, and emergency response can bring superior results to our customers and the people they serve. We also know that by staying small, we are able to stay affordable, nimble and deliver efficient, customized solutions to both our clients and our communities. People come first in our world, and nothing is ever planned without developing trust with our clients and the communities they serve so that we can get a clear understanding of the challenges they face. We believe that when people are safe, healthy, and financially secure, they are empowered to make better decisions about other aspects of their lives and communities, whether it be environmental protection, childhood education or equitable governance.

The Stanley Clark school is an independent, co-educational school serving preschool through grade 8. Hands-on learning, a nurturing, collaborative environment, and engaging curriculum lay the foundation for life-long academic success in our students.

- Plan and execute reading interventions for K-5 students to improve accuracy and comprehension - Assess student progress using various testing methods and running records - Collaborate with colleagues on innovative methods and targeted activities to optimize learning - Teach individualized lesson plans in science and math tailored to student learning

Vision: Actively engage with communities worldwide to develop the greatness in every child. Mission: Create positive environments where children flourish. Starr Commonwealth is internationally recognized as a leader in transformational programs for children, families, schools and communities. Founded in 1913, Starr's practices are supported by nearly a century of success in the treatment of troubled youth and confirmed by emerging research in behavioral health and neuroscience. Our community-based programs, residential treatment services and professional training represents the international standard of excellence in identifying treating and healing trauma and pain-based behavior and building resiliency in children and adolescents. Starr's first century was about building and refining a successful strength-based treatment approach for children and families. Our future will be spent making sure every child and family has access to it. www.starr.org www.facebook.com/starr.commonwealth www.twitter.com/starrcommon www.instagram.com/starrcommonwealth www.youtube.com/starrcommonwealth

Middle and high school teaching; wrote nine successful grants, co-authored a Home-base program, wrote 10th and 12th grade religion curricula plus miscellaneous articles for the KCSA.