Each of these cohorts includes individuals who have become integral members of the Wayne County community, contributing through various channels such as their businesses, involvement on community boards, volunteer work, and other avenues. They have completed a rigorous 12-week program, during which they engaged deeply with critical topics such as implicit bias, communication strategies, and team dynamics.
2024 Cohort
Chloe Brown, mentored by Stasia Veramallay
Lindsay Darnell, mentored by Lynnette Davis
Hannah Elder, mentored by Michelle Malott
Samantha Hutton, mentored by Melissa Matney
Savannah Lester, mentored by Sarah Pennington
Eric Meija, mentored by Eric & Brad VanVleet
John Przybysz, mentored by Marty VanDerBurgt
Taylor Rogers, mentored by Jess Przybysz
Brittany Santos, mentored by Lisa Dollar
Matthew Schroeder, mentored by Mark Broeker
Allison Steele, mentored by Lindsay Sankey
Amanda Upchurch, mentored by Kelly McQueen
2023 Cohort
Megan Broeker, mentored by Acacia St. John
Kayla Clevenger, mentored by Sarah Pennington
Ben Fitzgerald, mentored by Mark Broeker
Brandon Glover, mentored by Al Diamond
Paige Gray, mentored by Cindy Duke
Emily Higgins, mentored by Stasia Veramallay
Ashley Holston, mentored by Jennifer North
Elizabeth Huskisson, mentored by Lisa Dollar
Jamie Maupin, mentored by Michelle Malott
Jess Przybysz, mentored by Tracie Robinson
Jessica Tapia, mentored by Lori Current
Cassandra VanDevender, mentored by Ashlee Pax
Amanda Brinker, mentored by Kara Bellew
Haley Baker, mentored by Lindsay Sankey
2022 cohort
Megan Lamb, mentored by Monica Koschlein
Terri Mitchell, mentored by Ashley Sieb
Kara Bellew, mentored by Valerie Shaffer
Mark Broeker, mentored by Tim Frame
Dustin Vincent, mentored by Paul Witte
Makayla Wampler, mentored by Megan Johnson
Alison Webb, mentored by Kelly VanVleet
Amber Irwin, mentored by Beth Fields
Thomas Hill, mentored by Alex Painter
Matt Railsback, mentored by Jeff Huffine
Ashlee Pax, mentored by Kathy Girten
2021 Cohort
Cierra Bailey, mentored by Lindsay Sankey
Abby Clifton, mentored by Robin Henry
Gabby Davis, mentored by Acacia St. John
Kimmie Davis, mentored by Stasia Veramallay
Roxie Deer, mentored by Jeff Raatz
Angel Groves, mentored by Mary Jo Clark
Heather Hall, mentored by Cindy Duke
Andrew Hoover, mentored by Angela Cline
Alex Painter, mentored by Jason Troutwine
Ava Reed, mentored by Kim Tanner
Cody Short, mentored by Marty Van Der Burgt
Christoper Eck, mentored by Tom Hilkert
Is WC Leads Right for You?
If you are a motivated young professional in Wayne County who is ready to:
Expand your leadership potential
Make lasting community connections
Contribute to a thriving local future
...then WC Leads is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
