Current Fellows

Current Fellows

Our Fellows join us from our own backyard and across the country, coming together to live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit for one year. These individuals are leaders and doers who are innovative, community-minded and have a passion for Detroit. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, they come together to give intellectually and support local nonprofits in moving their missions forward. Read their stories below.

  • Ana Alvarez
    Host CompanyUrban Neighborhood Initiatives
  • Ayla Hoermann
    Host CompanyGive Merit
  • Brianna Jackson
    Host CompanyCapital Impact Partners/Momentus Capital
  • Chanale Greer
    Host CompanyLive6 Alliance
  • Claudia Flores Berumen
    Host CompanyMosher Dolan
  • D’Angelo Robinson
    Host CompanyClark Hill
  • Dana Anderson
    Host CompanyKingscott Associates
  • Daphne Donigan
    Host CompanyDetroit Regional Chamber
  • Eman Azrak
    Host CompanyOneMagnify
  • Jacob Diroff
    Host CompanyInvest Detroit
  • Jessica Aho
    Host CompanyDetroit Transportation Corporation (People Mover)
  • Kaden Yates
    Host CompanyDetroit Land Bank Authority
  • Kaleeyse Martinez
    Host CompanyPope Francis Center
  • Lynne Abelgas
    Host CompanyGilda’s Club
  • Mandolyn Hanson
    Host CompanyGoodwill Detroit
  • Maya Morse
    Host CompanyDetroit Land Bank Authority
  • Nia Goins
    Host CompanyJoe Louis Greenway Partnership
  • Nick Wingfield
    Host CompanyGilda’s Club
  • Reem Rizk
    Host CompanyGoodwill Detroit
  • Reu’el Richardson
    Host CompanyDetroit Land Bank Authority
  • Tatiana Hull
    Host CompanyArts & Scraps
  • Zahra Basha
    Host CompanyKingscott Associates

Senior Fellows

Senior Fellows are program alumni who went above and beyond in their program year. These individuals have been invited to return to Challenge Detroit in a fellow leadership capacity coordinating the efforts of the current fellowship class while also acting as peer mentors.

  • Brandi Keeler
    Senior Fellow - Interview Trip Lead Ambassador
  • Elizabeth Grabowski
    Senior Fellow - Design Coordinator
  • Ezekiel Harris
    Senior Fellow - Challenge Coordinator
  • Kenneth Andejeski
    Senior Fellow - Challenge Coordinator