With Amway's Nutrilite Power of 5 Campaign and micronutrient powders like Little Bits, Jeff Terry and company are able to promote childhood nourishment in 15 countries and counting. Matthew Russell learns what the nutrition giant is doing to make smart social investments in the world's children, one child at a time.
As president of the BL²END Executive Board, Mercedes Barragan looks for new partnerships and immerses herself in the community to advance the careers of young professionals of color.
Claire Guisfredi covers a lot of ground. From a base of operations in Rockford, she keeps North Kent Community Services well-oiled and functioning for a large portion of Kent County. While many of its clients initially seek their help in meeting basic needs, Guisfredi is leading the organization in new, solutions-oriented programming to help people thrive, not just survive.
Soletics' CCO Vanessa Gore has a knack for adapting to the new territories her company has explored in the short time since its founding. Serving everyone from athletes to those who suffer from chronic pain, Gore connects their needs to Soletics' problem solving technology.
West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology announced a new partnership this week with local maker Ambrose, and the organization is gearing up to celebrate 10 years of existence at next month's iBall. Amy Knape, communications and development director at WMCAT, keeps the organization growing and flourishing. UIX editor Matthew Russell finds out what she does behind the scenes to help promote a culture of opportunity.
Kathy Ryan is executive director of The Equest Center, the only year-round facility in the area that offers equine therapy for individuals with disabilities. UIX Project Editor Matthew Russell finds out how some special animals help individuals with special needs at this innovative riding center.
Alison Morgan, project coordinator for Hope Farms, along with farm manager Scott Townley, help refugees learn and grow marketable skills at the Southeastern Grand Rapids farm plot.
Why should kids at story time have all the fun? It's Heidi Nagel's mission to expose the Kent District Library to older crowds, and she's doing so quite well with the addition of KD Ale events at local libraries. UIX editor Matthew Russell finds out how the KDL is connecting curious patrons with like-minded communities at your local branch.
Of the 43 years the Baxter Community Center has been of service to its neighborhood, Melanie Beelen has been executive director for the last 18. During that time she has helped meet human needs with the most positive spirit.
Nick Rudofski has plenty of ideas when it comes to sustainability. From handmade, refurbished and reconstructable products, to water conservation, to alternative transportation and more, he's truly making things happen behind several scenes.
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