Vice Chairwoman and Chief Marketing Officer, Capri Investment Group
Vice Chairwoman and Chief Marketing Officer, Capri Investment Group
In the 1973 film, “Sleeper,” Woody Allen wakes up after being frozen following a botched operation. To escape the inept police state trying to terminate him, he steals a car that looks like a bubble, with frosted windows and no steering wheel. He simply tells it where to go.
Continue ReadingLt. Governor, State of Michigan
General Partner, BELLE Michigan Fund LP; President and CEO, Michigan Women’s Foundation; General Partner, BELLE Michigan
Lear Corp. is teaming up with local college students to develop innovations for the next-generation automotive seating and electrical systems. The Southfield-based auto supplier plans to open an innovation and design center in the historic 119 State Street building in Detroit’s Capitol Park neighborhood.
Continue ReadingVice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Comcast
Located in midtown Detroit, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a relatively small school that makes a big impact on the design world. CCS strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. The college is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more.
Continue ReadingWhile I never studied design – and my third-grade art work posted on the refrigerator clearly demonstrated my lack of talent – I am a big fan of great design. From Henry Moore sculptures to Daniel Libeskind architecture to the everyday paperclip, I have long been moved by design’s ability to turn something of necessity to something of desire.
Continue ReadingMarketing and Communications Director, FoodLab Detroit
Co-founder, Boots on the Ground