
Systems thinkers working for thriving communities. We are folx operated communicators, strategists and change makers. #antiracist #feminist fdr:@NicoledeB
Detroit, MI
Joined March 2018
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We're a proud partner to The Soul of Philanthropy and applaud the work of EarlyWorker @KiaJWashington to bring this to life in Michigan @michfoundations
If you're headed to @michfoundations conference be sure to visit The Soul of Philanthropy exhibit tomorrow and Wednesday and say hi to my amazing colleague @KiaJWashington
We don't tweet much but when we do it's to lift up the remarkable people we have the honor of working with. Three cheers for our friend and former @early_works exec in residence, @katylockerindet @BridgeMichigan @CenterforMI
Incredibly proud of @katylockerindet, incoming CEO @CenterforMI and excited for what's to come at the already exceptional @BridgeMichigan bridgemi.com/center-michigan…
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This is what great leadership transition looks like! Welcome @wafa211 and endless gratitude to @PamintheDLewis
Replying to @NEIdetroit
Thank you all for the memories, the lessons, the deep relationships, and the opportunity to help create positive change. I say farewell to Detroit with a heart full of love, gratitude and admiration.
Gratitude to @PamintheDLewis for all she has done and the paths she has made and welcoming @wafa211 to the NEI work which lifts up and builds support for inclusive entrepreneurship, particularly for microbusinesses!
New Economy Initiative names next executive director crainsdetroit.com/nonprofit/… via @crainsdetroit @SherriWelch
Today @michfoundations - @NicoledeB shared story of NEInsights.org as relates to networks of support inclusive entrepreneurship and @mvanderlaan shared our work w/@UnitedWaySEM on #earlyed platform Connect4Care Kids - Thx to @PamintheDLewis @NEIdetroit & @UnitedWaySEM
Our Executive in Residence, @ROMoxieMa has shared her end of the year rituals for nonprofit fundraising in #detroitphilanthropy. Check out her list and borrow freely! detroitphilanthropy.com/year…
Connect4Care Kids now reaches all of Wayne County, helping families w/kids 5 or younger find care via Connect4CareKids.org or by texting KIDS to 4CARE (42273). We partnered w/@UnitedWaySEM on this vital data infrastructure that helps families.
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How to include microbusinesses in economic growth strategies brook.gs/2UIXfJt via @BrookingsInst by @PamintheDLewis @NEIdetroit
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Lauren—a #UX/#UI designer, art director, and digital project manager—designs things with real people in mind, then makes sure they actually work. 🧠
💻 Read about her favorite way to start a project and why she loves #humancentereddesign: bit.ly/3hGlnWv
#smallbiz🧡
Hi Melissa, Senior VP of #StrategicCommunications 👋🏻
"EarlyWorks has always been a place for me to work with good people on work that’s important.🧡
Reading and travel are enriching to me." 📖
Check out her intersts in travel + reading: bit.ly/3w996hc ✈️
#smallbiz

ALT Five photos from Melissa’s trip to India. Upper left: a sunset in India; upper right: a picture of an orange/brown wall; middle right: a big, beautiful orange building with windows; lower left: taken from a camel and the pack that is on camel with camels in the background; lower right: Melissa with another person in front of the Taj Mahal
100% @WendyLJack @kresgedetroit “Small businesses are integral to the future of the post-pandemic Detroit.” kresge.org/news-views/new-ec…
Deepened and structural support for an inclusive small business support network. Way to go @NEIdetroit + @InvestDet
.@NEIdetroit is excited to announce a new $19.5M fund and partnership with @InvestDet that will further strengthen the existing business support network and provide more resources for underserved small businesses in Detroit and Wayne County.
neweconomyinitiative.org/new…
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. 🎉
#AAPIHM
Learn more about the history here: bit.ly/3uzncII
.@TammieJones, our Executive in Residence, shares how her career took a change in 2019 allowing her to reflect and show up to work authentically. 🧡
💬Hear more about her values, interests, and catchphrases: bit.ly/330LYoC
#smallbusiness #Detroit #Michigan #womanowned
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM✨
[Content Warning: rape, sexual assault, police violence]
❤️ Sexual violence impacts many people and disproportionately impacts BIPOC and LGBTQ people the most.
📷: @loveisrespect
🏳️🌈If you need support or know someone who does, an LGBTQ-friendly resource is available at 1-866-331-9974 or text “loveis” to 22522, or chat online at loveisrespect.org
#SAAM #SAAM2021 #believesurvivors
















