TYC Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Rick Bergquist (Chairman, Board of Directors)

President, Kellerin Equipment Sales, Inc.

Nadine Cook (Vice Chair, Board of Directors / Co‐Chair, Fund Development Committee)

Community Relations, Sponsorships and Events, Ascension

Gloria Larkins (Treasurer, Board of Directors)

Certified Public Accountant

John Landis (Secretary, Board of Directors)

Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President, The Bank of Birmingham

Grenae Dudley, Ph.D.

President & CEO, The Youth Connection

Andrew Arena (Immediate Past President / Co‐Chair, Nominating Committee)

Executive Director, Detroit Crime Commission

Tonie Bell

CEO, Ward‐Hill Omni Media

Mike Casey

Owner, Aberdeen Bike

Donna Charles

Co‐Owner, Multi‐Training Systems, LLC

Terri Tabor Conerway

Great Lakes Water Authority

Chief Organizational Development Director, Great Lakes Water Authority

Regina Daniels Thomas

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court

Edward Ewell, Jr. (Co‐ Chair, Nominating Committee)

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court

Rhonda Kennedy

Outreach Specialist, FBI Detroit Field Office

Tiffanie Y Lewis

Senior Director, Global HR Technology, Diebold Nixdorf

Florine Mark

President and Chairman, Board of Directors, The WW Group, Inc.

Sue McCormick

CEO, Great Lakes Water Authority

Brittany Newton

Social Media and Events Coordinator, Bank of Ann Arbor

Angela Peavy

Marketing Manager, City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department

Nicole Pulido

Director, Sales Talent Development ‐ West Region, Cengage Learning

Lori Smelt

Regional Vice President, KBP Foods

Jennifer Sulik

CEO, Go Media LLC

The Youth Connection Contact / Hours of Operation

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Youth Connection Offices are closed for face-to-face meetings until further notice. Staff are available by phone at (313) 826-7099 or by email at info@theyouthconnection.org.

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Shop on AmazonSmile and choose “The Youth Connection” as your charitable organization, and 0.5% of your order gets donated to TYC! Happy Shopping!

Strengthening Families Program 10-14!

CALLING ALL FAMILIES! Sign up for our upcoming Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 Session! To register, fill out our online form by clicking here!

The Youth Connection Is A Superstar!

The Youth Connection has been vetted (since 2015) by GlobalGiving’s rigorous due diligence process (Submit project reports in a timely manner and before deadlines, thank you letters send to donors, etc.)

The Youth Connection has demonstrated a high level of engagement with the GlobalGiving community and a commitment to effectiveness via GG Rewards. (Attending webinars, participation in bonus day, contests, and other campaigns, number of recurring donors).

GlobalGiving recognizes The Youth Connection for our due diligence efforts to learn, improve, and grow their impact.

TYC Earned badges from GlobalGiving based on our hard work and dedication! Support our programs and donate to our project!

Transformation Thursday Stories

Get to know our youth!

Read about our current and former youth and their accomplishments throughout our Career Academies (TYCCA) program.

I2D2 Fruit/Vegetable of the Month

Check out the Fruit/Vegetable of the Month where The Youth Connection features produce tips, facts, and healthy recipes that you can share with the entire family!