2024 Meetings
All Board of Directors Meetings are virtual and open to the public. We usually meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 8pm to accommodate for professional and familial responsibilities.
February 27
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25
July 30
November 26
August 27
December 17
September 24
October 29
2023 - 2024 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
Kimberly Kaiser (Treasurer)
Midwest Regional Development Director at GIFFORDS
Andrea Norton, LMSW
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, LGBTQ+ Advocate
Jovanska Almanza
Artist, Creative Consultant, Educator
Patrick Harris
Podcaster & Producer at Ruth Ellis Center, Educator, Author of ‘The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers’
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
Annual Elections occur at the August Board Meeting
Creative Embers IRS Determination Letter
(previously named Art Action at time of determination)
Additional Information
Michigan License and Regulatory Affairs 2023-2024 Annual Report for Domestic Nonprofit Organization: