2023 - 2025 Board of Directors
Shawn Schutt, MPH (President)
Community Outreach & Prevention Coordinator at The Underground Railroad
Bianca Stepanyan (Secretary)
Retention Coordinator at Oakland University Center for Multicultural Initiatives
Patrick Harris
Podcaster & Producer at Ruth Ellis Center, Educator, Author of ‘The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers’
Jovanska Almanza
Artist, Creative Consultant, Educator
Andrea Norton, LMSW
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, LGBTQ+ Advocate
Kimberly Kaiser (Treasurer)
Midwest Regional Development Director at GIFFORDS
Nifemi Awosika
J.D. Candidate at Northeastern University School of Law, Previous CE Intern
Erica Marra
Special Events and Outreach Manager at City of Dearborn
Jena Hovey
Professional Photographer at McShane Photography
Board of Directors ByLaws & Tax Information
Annual Elections occur at the August Board Meeting
Creative Embers IRS Determination Letter
(previously named Art Action at time of determination)
CE Fiscal Years run from September 1 - August 31
CE finished FY5 on August 31, 2025, and taxes will be filed by January 2026.
Previous Tax Filings:
Michigan LARA Registration
Michigan License and Regulatory Affairs 2024-2025 Annual Filing Report for Domestic Nonprofit Organization: