Debbie Dingell is currently Vice-Chair of the General Motors Foundation and a senior executive at General Motors. She is an active civic and community leader in both Michigan and Washington, D.C. and is a recognized national advocate for women and children. Ms. Dingell has served as Honorary Chair since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Tonita Cheatham was appointed Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women's Hospital in May 2005, which are affiliated with the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University.  Ms. Cheatham oversees all the public relations and marketing functions of the hospitals.  Tonita has been a Co-Chair of the Community Council since the fall of 2005.

Linda O'Brien is an accomplished entrepreneur and respected business leader as the Owner and CEO of Emerald Steel Processing. Linda has served as the Co-Chair of the Detroit Sister to Sister Campaign since its inception in 2005 and has shared her inspirational story as a heart attack survivor with thousands of women across Metro Detroit.

Cheri Alexander is the Executive Director of Programming at University of Michigan Ross School of Business Executive Education Department. She was previously President of the General Motors University and Executive Director Global HR for the General Motors Corporation. Ms. Alexander has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Karen Cullen, Vice President of Corporate Communications, joined Ilitch Holdings in September 2005.  Ms. Cullen joined the Community Council for the 2007-2008 Campaign and became one of the Campaign Co-Chairs during the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Maggie Allessee is a philanthropist and has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Kristiana Appleby is Co-Founder, Executive Director and Trustee of the Suite Dreams Project, which is the charitable arm of General Sports and Entertainment.  She is involved in all development decisions for the Project and is an active voice in our community.  Ms. Appleby has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Linda Bottger has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Carolee Cameron has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Debbie Carter has been a member of the Community Council since 2007.

Mary Stephens Ferris has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Christina Lovio-George is Founder, President and CEO of lovio george, and is a leading communications professional whose more-than 30 years of experience and dedication to Detroit continues to influence the transformation of the city and change the conversation about Detroit.  Ms. Lovio-George has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Beth S. Gotthelf is a shareholder based in Butzel Long's Bloomfield Hills office, heading up the environmental, energy and land use practice. Ms. Gotthelf has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Jayne Hammond has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Ann Marie Hribar has been a member of the Community Council since 2007.

Eleanor M. Josaitis co-founded Focus: HOPE with Father William T. Cunningham in the aftermath of the 1967 Detroit riots.  The civil and human rights organization works to eliminate racism, poverty and injustice primarily by accessing individuals to the financial mainstream. In 2002, Mrs. Josaitis was named one of the 100 Most Influential Women by Crain's Detroit Business. Ms. Josaitis has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Wendy Kemp joined the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council for the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Florine Mark has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Kelli B. Matthew serves as Chief Human Resources Officer of Clark Hill PLC.  Ms. Matthew leads the recruitment of lateral members and associates, oversees the human resources function for the firm's support staff and the campus recruiting as well.  Ms. Matthew has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Patricia E. Mooradian is the President of The Henry Ford.  Since joining the institution in 2000, Mooradian has developed a ten-year strategic plan focusing on increased attendance, new visitor experiences and amenities, new educational products and benchmark hospitality.  Ms. Mooradian has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Terrina L. Murrey is Director of Human Resources at Compuware Corporation. Her responsibilities include employee relations, training and development and policy administration for their Strategic Services, Technology, Covisint and Commercial Enablement divisions.  Ms. Murrey has been a member of the Community Council since the 2006-2007 Campaign.

Joni Nelson is Vice President of Human Resources at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. She joined the Ilitch family of companies in 2004 with twenty-three years of Human Resources leadership experience. Nelson provides expertise and leadership by developing and improving workplace initiatives.  Ms. Nelson has served on the Community Council since 2007.

Tina Pelland has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

Dr. Michelle Schreiber is the Senior Vice President and Chief Quality and Safety Officer for the Detroit Medical Center, is responsible for quality, safety, infection control and regulatory readiness for the entire hospital system.  Dr. Schreiber has been an active member of the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

Deborah Scola has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

State Senator Martha G. Scott was elected by Special Election in 2001 to the Michigan Senate for the 2nd District.  The Senator presently is the sponsor of bills that would reform Michigan's insurance laws, and she's dedicated to bringing affordable automobile and home insurance to the citizens of Michigan. Senator Scott has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2006.

Jackie Silhanek has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith, a former Michigan State Senator from 1994-2002, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and is now in her third term.  She is now a member of the Appropriations Committee in the House, where she Chair on the Subcommittee of Corrections. Representative Wheeler Smith has served on the Community Council since 2006.

Cassie Sobelton has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Colby Zemmin has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Mary L. Zuckerman is the Executive Vice President and Chief of Business Operations for the Detroit Medical Center. Before joining the DMC in January 2004, she spent eight years with Wayne County. She's held various positions, including Deputy County Executive.  Ms. Zuckerman joined the Community Council during the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Janette Kolodge, Michigan Region Executive Director 

Janette has worked in health and educational non-profit development for more than 20 years.  She is a qualified and successful fund development, public relations, communication and non-profit management professional.  Throughout her career Janette has focused her efforts on marketing, ecommunication, board development and strategic planning for some leading non profits, more recently as Vice President of Development for a large health care provider in SE Michigan.

"I have dedicated my career to supporting the well being of individuals and our communities.  It is inspiring to see what Sister to Sister has already done to take the lead in preventing heart disease in women and I am looking forward to working with our wonderful Detroit and Michigan community to strengthen and build our great program"