Tell us about one of your favorite neighborhoods in Detroit and what makes it unique?
One of my favorites has to be Sherwood Forest. The architecture is beautiful.
Tell us about the challenge project you’re working on now and what you’re learning from the experience.
I recently worked as part of a team that is worked with Detroit Homecoming to improve upon some of Homecoming’s existing events in order to provide more value for all stakeholders involved.
Tell us about your host company and your role in the organization.
My host company is Edward C Levy Co. which is a company that provides products and services relating to Agriculture, Construction, and Steel Mill Services. I am a part of a team that creates and manages digital assets used for both training and marketing throughout the company.
What kind of impact do you hope to have with your host company and within the city?
Our host company seeks to provide the tools that enable employees to meet their individual objectives. I aim to play a role in improving upon current practices to help our company continue their efforts to be innovative, collaborative, efficient, and as environmentally conscious as one can be in our industries.
What are you most looking forward to in Detroit in 2018?
Really just continuing to absorb information from everyone in the city. There are so many unique individuals here that are taking action toward positive change. I’m looking forward to playing volleyball downtown in the summer. I also have a feeling I’m going to find myself in John King Books in the near future.
How do you believe your fellowship will shape your career moving forward?
There is no doubt that the experiences during this fellowship year will have a lasting impact on me moving forward. The opportunities afforded to me this year are challenging me in interesting ways and are allowing for me to learn from all of the talented people the fellowship has surrounded me with… my coworkers, the fellows, Challenge Detroit leadership, and of course the stakeholders throughout the city of Detroit.
To see more about Dan’s experience check out his spotlight video.