Luke has dedicated most of his professional career to assisting and advocating on behalf of Michigan’s communities. Read more.
Ben Dowd
Controller
Ben is the current president of the Old Town Commercial Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…more.
Jessica AcMoody
Senior Policy Specialist
Prior to her current position, Jessica served as Office Manager at CEDAM…more.
Camille Allen
Junior Communications Associate
Camille’s main focus is to highlight the success of our member organizations and to ensure positive…more.
Susan Andrews
Membership & Events Specialist
Susan is passionate about helping those with special needs and their families who care for them. Her volunteer work includes…more.
Orletta Caldwell
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Lending Consultant
As the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Lending Consultant, Orletta is responsible for legislative strategy, research and coordinating…more.
Rachel Diskin
Director of National Service Programs
As the Director of National Service Programs, Rachel works with AmeriCorps members across the state to build…more.
Julie Hales-Smith
Community Assessment Facilitator
Julie retired from MSHDA in December of 2010 and is now consulting…more.
Brian Rakovitis
Manager of Financial Empowerment Initiatives
As the manager of financial empowerment initiatives, Brian will develop children’s savings account programs throughout the state…more.
Emily Reyst
Communications & Training Specialist
Emily supports and engages with our members by promoting their projects and accomplishments; develops capacity-building tools like trainings…more.
Ali Aoun
Junior Communications & Policy Associate
As CEDAM’s junior communications & policy associate, Ali focuses on policy research communications strategy…more.
Sarah Teater
Community Development Fellowship Coordinator
Sarah will develop and manage a new statewide fellowship program designed to increase the capacity and economic security of ten Rising Tide communities…more
Chris Wardell
Administrative Assistant
As CEDAM’s Administrative Assistant, Chris provides support to all of the programs under the CEDAM umbrella…more.
Troy Villanueva
Housing Policy Associate
As CEDAM’s housing policy associate, Troy will create a coalition to address housing issues in the state of Michigan, including looking…more.
Ross Yednock
Program Director of the Michigan Economic Impact Coalition
Ross is responsible for directing the coalition’s policy, communications and advocacy and supporting the work of its members…more.
Natalie Rogers
Junior Policy Associate
As CEDAM’s junior policy associate, Natalie contributes to the CEDAM blog, policy research…more.
