Thank You for your participation and support of JA Off The Island 2023!
About Off the Island:
Recognizing that young professionals may not be aware of or able to attend the Mackinac Policy Conference, we host Off the Island and invite thought leaders to discuss impactful policy topics.
The future economic environment in southeastern Michigan, the state, and the nation influences young professionals as they become the next philanthropic leaders in the community.
We gathered on May 14th to discuss topics of importance to young professionals, based on the May 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference “The Power of &”
Panelists
Eric Thomas, Senior Partner at Saga MKTG
Christos Moisides, Partner at Byzantine Holdings & Invictus Equity Group
Evette Griffie, Vice President of Customer & Community Engagement at DTE Energy
Ashwini Balasubramanian, President at Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation
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October 6, 2022 - Thank you to our speakers!
Moderator:
Juliette Okotie-Eboh- Former SVP of Public Affairs at MGM Grand Detroit and Adjunct Professor Wayne County Community College
Confirmed Panelists:
Chloe Barnes - Lead, Global Curation Standards, Twitter
Kevin Heard - Manager, Inclusion & Engagement Programs, Gannett
Kaci Jackson - Senior Manager of Development Services, Detroit Economic Growth Corp.
Shaquila Myers - Senior Advisor to Governor Whitmer, State of MI
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Off the Island 2021
Topics included: Accelerate our COVID-19 economic recovery and sustainability, Advance racial justice and equity for all, and Invest in the health of people and communities
Off the Island 2019
Discussion centered on Prepare Grow Love, the Mackinac theme and the ever-changing talent needs of companies and how education, the community and organizations like JA play a role in filling the talent pipeline.
