Mary and Bri Brier are the owners of Kona Ice which is a ice cream and shaved ice truck that helps parties all around the country. From company picnics, school games, festivals or any event with a crowd looking to have fun! They not only serve up sweets but also serve their community by being foster homes for dogs in need and have raised over 65 million dollars for local communities and organizations. Mary Brier began her service in healthcare working as a Hospital liaison, but after 20 or so years in that industry, she made a switch to become the owner of this infamous truck and her college-aged daughter came right along to help with the day-to-day business of it. As we see these women balance their families, education, and business with ease.

Cristi Harrington is currently a Physical Education and Nutrition educator in the Walled Lake Consolated School District. Located in Oakland County, Michigan. Although she’s lived in Michigan for the majority of her life, she is originally born and raised in Buena Vista, Colorado. So she is a long way from home! Mrs. Harrington is an avid adventurer who casually joins triathlons for some weekend fun and enjoys hiking, mountain climbing, boating, and most of all teaching. Mrs. Harrington is a wife, a cancer survivor, a lifelong educator, and a role model.

Dr. Adrienne Booth-Johnson worked for Coca-Cola as the Multi-Cultural Brand Ambassador where she met A-List celebrities and traveled around the world. She is the President and CEO of Infinity Global Connections which mentors students to become entrepreneurs. Most notably, she spearheads the Wo Ye Bra Program, a women’s empowerment program in West Africa. Where she has created 200 women entrepreneurs who make and sell washable sanitary pads in rural villages.  Reverend Johnson is a mother, a wife, an author, a CEO, and a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Adam Hafner is currently a Ph.D. student at The University of Michigan's Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as an honors college member and a dean's honors list for 7 semesters. Mr. Hafner has done global volunteering in Honduras to give medical and dental care to impoverished populations. In addition, he has done shadowing work in oncology, pathology, and a variety of specialties. Soon-to-be Doctor Adam Hafner has made strides in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math field with the hope to study viruses that impact our society

Wayne is a large county in Northwest, Michigan, Home to my city Detroit aka Motor City. Commissioner Mccormick represents District 6 within Wayne County. She ran and won her re-election in this new district with 87 percent of the vote to become the first African American commissioner in Redford Township and continues to proudly serve part of northwest Detroit in the community where she was born and raised. Commissioner McCormick is a Democrat, mother, veteran of the U.S. Army, businesswoman, owner of McCormick Real Estate and Financial Group, and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Carolyn Clifford is a 22-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who anchors the 4, 6, and 11 pm newscasts in the city of Detroit. She has traveled the world working with the WXYZ Detroit News since 2002. She has been inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame, as well as was awarded the Best News Anchor in 2021 and 2022. She is dedicated to giving back to her city locally through non-profits while covering news all over the country. She has even explored the White House during her life-changing interview with former U.S. President, Barack Obama. Carolyn Clifford is a mother, a wife, an MSU spartan, and a proud Detroiter.

Mr. Hester is approaching his 4th year in Detroit Public Community School District currently teaching 10th-grade economics and civics. With his very first year of teaching completely virtual he has met the challenge of redefining education in the city of Detroit. He has focused on bridging the gap between knowledge and wisdom in young students by incorporating project-based learning into the curriculum. Kicking off the school year by evaluating the question is college truly worth it? He has done significant work at the local Detroit History Society educating himself on the rich history of the city. Most notably, he was born, raised, and completely educated in Detroit. Attending a DPS school himself. He not only educates but lives out the meaning of giving back to the city which gave to him. Marcus D. Hester is a DPS product, a Detroiter at heart, an educator, a husband, and a role model.