Non-profit – AWC Detroit

Member Profile: Laura L’Esperance

Member Profile: Laura L’Esperance

Jennifer Hamilton2022-03-08T18:17:40-05:00February 24, 2022|

Meet new member, Laura L’Esperance. Laura has been a communications, public relations and branding professional for the entirety of her 25+ year career, working with nonprofits, municipalities and global financial services organizations. She is passionate about women’s empowerment—especially encouraging and supporting them in running for public office. She is excited about her new AWC membership and looking forward to meeting like-minded people as well as taking advantage of the interesting educational content AWC provides.

Why You Should Consider AWC Membership at Every Stage in Your Career

Why You Should Consider AWC Membership at Every Stage in Your Career

Jennifer Hamilton2023-08-04T21:34:39-04:00November 22, 2021|

Jennifer Hamilton (VP, Membership and Member Ambassador) for the AWC Detroit Chapter shares her experience with the organization and reasons why everyone, regardless of career status, should consider applying for membership today!

Member Profile: Elishia “Jayye” Johnson

Member Profile: Elishia “Jayye” Johnson

Jennifer Hamilton2022-09-16T20:08:41-04:00October 5, 2021|

Meet new member, Elishia "Jayye" Johnson. Jayye is the Director of Communications for Mothering Justice, a grassroots social justice organization that advocates for policy change centered around empowering black women to take action on policy issues that aim to improve quality of life for families in Michigan and America. Jayye is also an advocate for improved access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) resources for marginalized Youth and Adults to allow them to have the tools and knowledge they need to creatively express themselves. Jayye hopes to collaborate with other AWC members to advocate for positive change in our society.

Member Profile: Sandra den Boer

Member Profile: Sandra den Boer

Jennifer Hamilton2021-07-25T15:37:03-04:00July 25, 2021|

Meet new member, Sandra den Boer. She is an editor for the International Hearing Society's all-member newsletter, The Hearing Professional, which focuses on industry news, membership highlights and best practices, and other important information for healthcare hearing professionals. She also co-hosts a monthly eclectic book club with her sister.

Member Molly MacDonald Receives AARP Purpose Prize Fellow Award

Member Molly MacDonald Receives AARP Purpose Prize Fellow Award

Carol Gillis2020-01-30T10:33:52-05:00January 30, 2020|

It’s one thing to see your name in lights, but your photo blown up and placed on a Manhattan skyscraper? Well, ask Molly MacDonald how it feels. Her photo was prominently displayed in lights this past December as a 2019 AARP® Purpose Prize® fellow. Molly was one of 9 AARP Purpose Prize fellows, an award