Lisa is a third generation Detroiter. She has worked at the intersection of improving conditions for children, families, and communities for over 25 years. She believes in imagining and implementing practices that challenge traditional models that have largely left black, brown, and poor residents languishing on the margins of society. 

Relationship building and disrupting oppressive practices lies at the heart of the tools she employs to bring about change.

Lisa enjoys traveling, listening to house music, and loves the city of Detroit.

Stay tuned to hear about our newest Community Coach!  You can also shoot her an e-mail to say hello.

Kathy is eagerly waiting for your call or e-mail to provide assistance and answer questions. She enjoys hearing folks’ ideas to make change in the city, so she’d love for you to call or stop by the office. Kathy’s time is divided between evaluation and program support activities. She is a proud graduate of Wayne State University and has been running around the grand city of Detroit for the last 20 years working on issues related to homelessness, mental health, and advocacy. Kathy enjoys writing, reading, people, children, and pets.