Pancakes & Politics News
January 26th, 2022
MWF Hires Natalie Hall as Chief Development and Program Officer
Michigan Women Forward (MWF) recently tapped Natalie Hall for its new role of chief development and program officer. Hall, who is responsible for leading programming, including the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, also will oversee the girls’ leadership programs, along with development, marketing, and communications throughout the state. “I could not be … Continued
January 26th, 2022
Eastern Michigan Alumnus Gifts $1M to EMU’s College of Business
Photo: Alumnus and CEO Steve Klotz, second from left, with College of Business students on campus. (Photo provided by Eastern Michigan University) One Grand Rapids-based CEO is ensuring his alma mater is equipped with the resources needed to soar like an eagle. The business students at Eastern Michigan University received a surprise from Stephen J. … Continued
January 19th, 2022
Bringing Value: C-Suite Leaders Can Learn Financial Data Analysis for Work
From senior-level executives who need a deeper understanding of finance and accounting to financial executives needing a brief refresher — business leaders are taking 2022 by storm and getting ahead of their professional development in new ways across the board. Through Berkley’s ExecEd finance program, “Financial Data Analysis for Leaders,” many can learn the ins … Continued
January 19th, 2022
Graham Media Group, Home to WDIV, Make C-Suite Changes
Photo: Catherine Badalamente, successor to Barr (photos compliments of Graham Media Group) Graham Media Group, home of Detroit’s WDIV Local 4 news, has recently announced the retirement of president and CEO Emily L. Barr in a press release. The change is to take effect later this year. Current President and CEO, Emily Barr, was appointed … Continued
January 12th, 2022
C-Suite Communities Combine to Propel Leadership
The push to include more women in C-suite roles has steadily increased over the past several years. Often underrepresented, women account for just five percent of CEOs in S&P 500 jobs in the United States alone. Now, The C-Suite Network and LeadHERship Global will work together to create a massive network of C-level professionals, the … Continued
January 12th, 2022
WSU Taps Lindsay Klee as Senior Director of Technology Commercialization
Lindsay Klee was recently named senior director of technology commercialization for Wayne State University’s Technology Commercialization Team in the Office of the Provost. Klee, founder of Intent, has provided commercialization and operational solutions — particularly in regulatory and reimbursement domains — since 2009 to a wide variety of clients and investors. She previously served as … Continued
January 12th, 2022
Meet WSU School of Medicine’s New Vice Dean Donovan Roy of DEI
Donovan Roy, Ed.D., has been named vice dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He began in the office Nov. 1. Mark E. Schweitzer, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine and vice president of WSU Health Affairs, announced Donovan’s appointment on Oct. 25. “With more than 18 … Continued
