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.
- Abraham AlzoubiHost CompanyClark Construction Company
- Alexis TyusHost CompanyOperations School
- Ann JohnsonHost CompanyDream of Detroit
- Betty HartwigHost CompanyDetroit Horse Power
- Cole JonesHost CompanyOneMagnify
- Drue BenderHost CompanyRegional Transit Authority
- Hugh TuckerHost CompanyTeenHype
- Izzy RedmondHost CompanyGreen Living Science
- James SirleafHost Company313 Creative
- Joelle SandersHost CompanyAt Bat, Inc.
- Kara CohenHost CompanyWaitTime
- Katelyn MaHost CompanyE. Warren Development Corp
- Kearney MillerHost CompanyDetroit Riverfront Conservancy
- Kwesi HuffmanHost CompanyLive6 Alliance
- Nathan KempinskiHost CompanyE. Warren Development Corp
- Neo HopkinsHost CompanyDetroit Economic Growth Corporation
- Rachel KowalczykHost CompanySmithGroup
- Roberto ParedesHost CompanyBrilliant Detroit
- Romica SinghHost CompanyKingscott Associates
- Russell LinHost CompanyProsperUs Detroit
- Shruti NaharHost CompanySpalding DeDecker
- Sydney PonderHost CompanyCommunity & Home Supports, Inc.
- Zack BissellHost CompanyMichigan Community Resources
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.