Member Profile
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Development Representative
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Why Do You Like Detroit?
Why Fusion?
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Stephanie Fries
Associate Director of Community Affairs
Wayne State University
Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is the nation's sandbox for community and economic development. It is the place to see real change and growth.
Why Fusion?Fusion is Detroit's premiere profssional organization where you can truly make a difference and network with people who are passionate about our region.
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Stefen Welch
Community Outreach Coordinator
Molina Healthcare of Michigan
Why Do You Like Detroit?Our city has always been America’s hero and our contributions have helped mold the country. Detroit has always been the place of redemption and I’m proud to be a part of that-we all should be. Detroit was the place that slaves ran to in order to seek freedom. Detroit was the destination for families to pursue the “American Dream,” and since there was a musician by the name of Berry Gordy that wanted to showcase the extraordinary talents of his peers, there is a Motown.
Why Fusion?I'm inspired when people of different backrounds can come together to create limitless possiblities
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Rose Dady
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Why Do You Like Detroit?I am Detroit, her spirit will live in me until the day I die.
Why Fusion?
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Advanced Systems Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit because of its diversity.
Why Fusion?Fusion proivdes networking relationships with well known people.
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Lisa Tehlirian
Immigration Attorney
Of Counsel, Ellis Porter, PLC
Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is a unique city, infused with much culture, diversity, and history. The city has so much to offer, from our sports teams, to our art museums and cultural centers, retail and specialty shops, and many fine restaurants and entertainment venues. Despite the economic decline, Detroit has great potential to be a thriving metropolis.
Why Fusion?I joined Fusion because I believe in the organization’s goals to enrich and connect the young professional community, as well as to promote social, cultural, and entrepreneurial activity in the Detroit area.
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Attorney
Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC
Why Do You Like Detroit?I like the opportunity to create new projects in a city that has what I call an open social structure.
Why Fusion?Fusion is full of energetic, intelligent, good-hearted people. Folks who want to make a difference in the region. At the same time, being under the umbrella of the Chamber means something to me. We use existing resources and work with existing power structures to make an impact.
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Christianne Sims
Director
Fusion
Why Do You Like Detroit?In Detroit, you can be a big fish in a little pond.
Why Fusion?It provides connections and relationships with the most well connected people in the region.
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Tyshara Lawson
Marketing & Sales Analyst
Simplified Benefits
Why Do You Like Detroit?Its a very fun place with a lot to offer!
Why Fusion?Something to do with other like minded individuals.
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Corporate Partnerships Executive
Michigan International Speedway
Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit for the all because of the resiliency that the city and its people have.
Why Fusion?I would like to get more involved in the Detroit community.
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Kaylee Hawkins
Account Coordinator
Tanner Friedman
Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is our blank canvas - it has the potential to be something bigger than most can image.
Why Fusion?The young professionals in this group are passionate about their careers and livelihood in the region.
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Shanta S.W. McMullan
Attorney
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, LLP
Why Do You Like Detroit?There is no place like Detroit. I am not from Detroit, but after coming here for work in 2000, the Detroit area became home. The pride of Detroit and its citizens is infectious, and makes be want to take part in the growth and development of the city and the region.
Why Fusion?Fusion provides a great opportunity to meet and participate in activities with like-minded.
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Eric Veronica
Mortgage Service Client Consultant
Citizens Bank
Why Do You Like Detroit?The Detroit area is a great place to live and learn
Why Fusion?Fusion gives young professionals the opportunity to meet other like minded individuals.
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Test Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Why Do You Like Detroit?
Why Fusion?
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Controller
gloStream, Inc.
Why Do You Like Detroit?Opportunity, knowledge, culture, potential, climate, the people. I am proud to live in an area where there is so much to offer.
Why Fusion?Fusion allows me to be surrounded by the best and the brightest in the Detroit area.
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Rich Zmijewski
Attorney
Berry Moorman P.C.
Why Do You Like Detroit?It has to be the “grittiness” of Detroiters. I can think of no other city that has experienced hardship like Detroit, yet its citizens are determined to remain positive and make this a better place to live and work.
Why Fusion?I joined Fusion because of its mission to improve the lives of young business professionals and the business and economic environment in Metro Detroit.
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Administrative Assistant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI
Why Do You Like Detroit?I've lived here my entire life and I desire to be a part of the solutions to improve our city.
Why Fusion?It gives me the opportunity to network and boarden my exposures to other young professionals whom I have commonalities with.
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Vice President
Communications Professionals
Why Do You Like Detroit?Detroit is one of the rare places in the nation that cultivates creative minds, fosters entrepreneurship, and looks actively pass the torch on to the next generation. The degrees of separation from leadership is little to none and the barriers to entry into that leadership is not overrun by legacy. You can be anything you set your mind to do here. (That's my short answer)
Why Fusion?Its a collective of young like minded individuals coming together for the purpose of moving the region forward.
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Customer Service Rep II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Why Do You Like Detroit?It is where I grew-up; the only home I know. There is so much life here despite tough economic times. Many young people want to restore the city to the greatest it is known for, and I want to contribute!
Why Fusion?What better way to meet my peers who are just as passionate about Detroit as I am?
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mr
Robinson and son
Why Do You Like Detroit?the bars and the people
Why Fusion?its one of the best connected groups out there
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IT Auditor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Why Do You Like Detroit?
Why Fusion?
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Kay Davis
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Why Do You Like Detroit?I like Detroit, because it offers a certain quality of life and diversity withing the area.
Why Fusion?Fusion is the mechanism by which I gain exposure to people, places and events. If you are single and looking for something to do with people and an organization you trust, Fusion provides that security.
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Director, Global Affairs and Government Relations
NYSE Euronext
Why Do You Like Detroit?
Why Fusion?
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Launched by the Detroit Regional Chamber in April 2007, Fusion has become one of the fastest growing, most inclusive and influential young professional organizations in the state. Fusion is the only regional YP organization dedicated to engaging the Southeast Michigan's talent mix in shaping and showcasing a Metro Detroit region that is more attractive to young talent. As the voice for young professionals and the connector between young professionals, businesses and the community, Fusion influences progress by being an example of regional cooperation in action and by being the primary initiative to attract and retain young professionals. |
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| Horizon Awards & 3 Year Anniversary Event |
Horizon Award Nominations and Applications are now closed. Mark you calendars for Thrusday, April 8 when the award recipeients will be announced at the Birmingham Palladium. Finalist and additional details will be announced shortly.
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Fusion Events Calendar
- Arts & Culture Committee Meeting
March 15, 2010 (6:00 pm)The Arts & Culture Committee meets on the third Monday of every month. At these meetings, the committee goes over upcoming events, program ideas, new partnerships and more. And four times during the year, the committees will have special programs during...
Jodie Svagr uandidesigndetroit@gmail.com - InFused
March 24, 2010 (6:00 pm)NEW DATE: MARCH 24
InFused is an opportunity for new, prospective and current members to learn about Fusion, while networking atop the Renaissance Center. You will get to hear how you can become involved in Fusion and make a meaningful impact in the... - Sustainability Committee Meeting
March 29, 2010 (6:00 pm)The Sustainability Committee meets on the last Monday of every month. At these meetings, the committee goes over upcoming events, green ideas, new partnerships and more. And four times during the year, the committees will have special programs during...
Yednesh Parnaik yednesh@hotmail.com - Social & Service Committee Meeting
April 05, 2010 (6:00 pm)The Social & Service Committee meets on the first Monday of every month. At these meetings, the committee goes over Operation Impact and its partner...
- Horizon Awards & 3 Year Anniversary Event
April 08, 2010 (6:00 pm)
Fusion is now accepting applications for its second annual awards event. To be held on April 8 in conjunction with Fusion's third anniversary, the Horizon Awards honor the outstanding (and sometimes unknown) accomplishments of eighteen individuals. The...
Community Events
- Destination 4: DP2A
April 10, 2010 (8:00 pm)Location: Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
Detroit Passport to the Arts (DP2A) was created with the purpose of cultivating the next generation of arts and culture enthusiasts in Metro Detroit through increased awareness of and access to the arts community. ...
- Destination 5: DP2A
May 21, 2010 (8:00 pm)Location: Michigan Opera Theatre
Detroit Passport to the Arts (DP2A) was created with the purpose of cultivating the next generation of arts and culture enthusiasts in Metro Detroit through increased awareness of and access to the arts community. When...
- DEMF: Detroit Electronic Music Festival
May 29, 2010 (8:00 am)The biggest music event of the summer is celebrating its 10 year Anniversary over Memorial Day weekend..
This is the 10th anniversary of Detroit’s yearly electronic music festival. Local music heroes and renowned artists from around the world on 4...
New Members
David Shanaman
Servpro Of Hazel Park
Keith Dixon
CEO, Belvedere Financial
Emily Karr
Domino's Pizza Inc.
Leslie Calhoun
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Nathaniel Wallace
Communications Professionals Inc.
Kevin Chandler
Wayne State University
Chiara Clayton
American Cancer Society
John Tuttle
NYSE Euronext
Shanta S.W. McMullan
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP
Krystal Venable
Status Image Public Relations
Tatiana Grant
The Palace Sports & Entertainment
Latonya Latamore
Detroit Workforce Development Department
Bradley Mikolajczyk
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Eric Veronica
Citizens Republic Bancorp - S.E. Michigan Executive Offices
Derek Shinska
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Shilpa Patel
ProXalt Mgmt
Claire Ryan
Trinity Environmental Solutions
Khalilah Spencer
Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP
Scott Kaplan
Green Building Automation
Rebecca Salminen Witt
Greening Of Detroit
Events Calendar
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