Women In...

Silvia Subirana is a clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at MyDry30, an app that helps users transform their relationship with alcohol and find greater meaning and fulfillment. By combining her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with the app’s tools (like hypnotherapy, journaling, and more), Silvia takes a holistic approach, focusing on the powerful connection between mind and body...

April Rocco is an experienced K-12 educator, a former middle school athletic director and currently a high school assistant athletic director, dedicated to using sports as a means to enhance student opportunities both in the classroom and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in public education, April has leveraged her passion for sports to build connections with students and families in her c...

Nicolette Hawthorne: Visionary Entrepreneur and Pioneer in Sports Housing Nicolette Hawthorne is a visionary leader and the mastermind behind the P.R.O.S. brand—a dynamic enterprise that encompasses multiple successful ventures and a thriving charitable arm. As the founder of MAVRX Sports Housing, the sports housing division of the P.R.O.S. brand, Nicolette identified a critical gap in the market...

I was born and raised in Battle Creek Michigan; however, I have lived my entire adult life around Kalamazoo, Portage and Mattawan. I love to be active - doing just about anything; fitness, travel, real estate & activities around church! I am married and have one daughter, currently residing and working as a Chiropractor in Chicago.  In my 20s, I worked for Pharmacia & Upjohn (now Pfizer) i...

“Kohl is currently a hockey coach working in Northern Italy while pursuing graduate work remotely via Bellevue University. Driven, passionate, positive and  joyful, Kohl adopts these values in his everyday life in hopes of growing both as a hockey coach, and person.  He has been incredibly fortunate to begin moving all around the United States from the age of nine, spending time in the Midwest, No...

Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women . As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while holding on tightly to her love of wine, Casey’s passionate about helping busy women stop drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. Her work has been featu...

Josh Hilgart was raised in a Kalamazoo household rich in politics, humor, art, history and music—and with the ethos that helping others was an assumed function of life. After graduating with a BA from Shimer College, Josh took up political advocacy in Washinton, DC, working on electoral campaigns, voting rights, civil rights, LGTBQ+ rights, constitutional liberties, evaluation of judicial appointm...

Chris Singel is a self-proclaimed “AI Optimist” who blends humor, wit, and a healthy dose of realism in his approach to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. With a knack for turning potentially daunting concepts into relatable and even entertaining discussions, Chris encourages audiences to rethink their relationship with work in the age of automation. Drawing from personal exper...

Kristy is a SurThrivor! After almost dying on her 31st birthday while training for a triathlon, then living for 20+ years with a progressive heart condition, in 2021 a selfless organ donor gave Kristy her 2.0 life. This experience not only provided her the opportunity to live a physically healthy life again but to look at all dimensions of wellness that contribute to good health. In her book Chang...

Elyse Perry is very proud to be born and raised in Kalamazoo. She earned her bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in Sociology and Anthropology, and her Master of Education degree from the University of Minnesota.   Elyse began her career in camping, moving into non-profit management and has now found her passion in fundraising. Currently, she is the Associate Director of Major Gifts at...

Tony is currently the president of Mind Capture Group. His message is designed to help  people ‘Capture’ more minds and profits. He shares with business and nonprofit organizations effective ways to get their teams inspired to share ideas and solutions, instead of staying disengaged or quitting. He is an in-demand speaker who’s given hundreds of presentations, executive business coach, bestselling...

Scott helps people change and grow by helping them shift their thinking. His goal is to help people find freedom from whatever keeps them stuck. For years he worked at This Naked Mind as Head Coach, where he helped thousands of people find their freedom from alcohol. And now he's helping people find peace and freedom from anywhere that they’re stuck - be it with alcohol, coparenting, or anyth...

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan. Received my associates degree from Henry Ford College (where I met my wife). Received my bachelors degree from CMU. I’m in my 4 season with the Kalamazoo Wings in Sales. I Love being outdoors, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends! Just had my 2 year wedding anniversary with my lovely wife Rachel and celebrated 3 awesome month...

Em Harrington is a full time freelancer in the sports and entertainment industry. She has spent the last four years growing her skill set working for various teams in West Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Griffins, the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Grand Rapids Gold, and the Kalamazoo Wings. Recently, she has been traveling around the country as a camera operator for DIRTVision, a live stream c...

Chloe is a former journalist and a forever storyteller.  She started her career as a local TV reporter in Traverse City, Michigan, and was shortly promoted to the station's weekend anchor. She reported on everything from city politics to  the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes and even spent a week at Marine boot camp for a special report on female recruits. In 2019, she was named th...

Kori Reed, is an award-winning author, with more than twenty-five years of experience working in Fortune 500 companies including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Quaker Oats, PepsiCo and Conagra Brands. She earned progressive responsibility over the years, growing from manager to Vice President. Her experience includes strategic corporate communication, media relations, integrated corporate...

Jess grew up in Vicksburg, MI and attended KVCC and Western Michigan University, graduating with her B.S. in Exercise Science in 2012. Since graduation, Jess has worked at various organizations within the health & fitness world, as well as in hospitality. These include volunteering through the AmeriCorps at the Walla Walla YMCA, teaching group fitness classes like cycle, Les Mills, yoga, water...

Melyssa Jaskiewicz, founder of Leveling the Fields, is passionate about using sports to shape the next generation of female leaders. Through her nonprofit, she’s committed to increasing girls' participation in athletics, believing that the confidence, teamwork, and resilience gained from sports are key to developing leadership skills. With over 20 years of experience, she also serves as VP of...

Tammy Dahms is a Woman in Sports, Motherhood, Volunteerism and Sisterhood. A 2010 Graduate from Elizabethtown College with bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Theater Performance, her career in professional sports is an unexpected but beloved tangent from the start of her career in non-profit children’s theater.  Tammy is currently the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the...

Shannon is an award-winning entrepreneur who currently leads the growing team at tech startup FanSaves, as Co-Founder & CEO. With 20 years of marketing and sponsorship experience, she paired her creativity and digital skills with her love of entrepreneurship and sports (she’s a former competitive hockey player) to co-found FanSaves in 2017. She has degrees in Communication Studies and Broadcas...

*Putting out fires in the shadows while collecting and connecting people*  My career goals center on building a strong reputation rooted in compassion and service to others. I aim to be known not only for my professional achievements but also for the positive impact I have on my community. By fostering meaningful relationships and supporting those around me, I want to contribute to a culture of ki...

Madeline is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business—Go Broncos! Hustling her way through college as a server, she discovered a love for the Food & Beverage Industry. Post-COVID, Madeline started her career at Greenleaf Hospitality Group, where she currently plans and coordinates events at the Radisson in Kalamazoo. She loves that her job allows her to conn...