Peg Tallet & Geneva Williams

Community Practioners

Four Woodside Park Boulevard Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069 &

8162 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48214

Brandon Samuel Department of Technology Management & Budget DTMB Procurement PO Box 30026 Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Mr. Samuel: It is our pleasure to respond to the State of Michigan’s Request for Information for Project Number #0071411138000035 regarding Social Impact Bonds – Pay for Success Model with the attached documentation of our expertise and experience. As requested, we have also submitted this information electronically, via the Buy4Michigan.com bid submission process. It would be our pleasure to further discuss how our qualifications can be of service to the State in this exciting and innovative effort. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email. Many thanks. Sincerely, Margaret A. Tallet Geneva Williams mtallet@ymail.com geneva01@comcast.net 248-259-5000 313-550-6164

Peg Tallet & Geneva Williams . . . a partnership of committed Community Practioners

With decades of combined professional experience, recognized leadership, extensive networks, strong work ethic, a shared commitment to success and a deep understanding of the non-profit services sector, Geneva Williams and Peg Tallet’s collaboration brings extraordinary expertise to client engagements. Their accomplishments in both the public and private sectors demonstrate innovative styles and unique perspectives that produce results. They have worked in and with various governmental entities, and recognize the benefits of public/private partnerships, along with their complexities. Having served in professional and consultative roles with social service, cultural and educational organizations, Geneva & Peg have a profound understanding of what it takes to make these groups function at their highest potential, and how to evaluate and measure performance along the way. In addition, each has a proven track record of identifying potential supporters, procuring philanthropic resources and sponsorships, long-term donor and investor cultivation, and ensuring that all partners are informed, invested and satisfied. While the Social Impact Bond – Pay for Success model is new, Geneva & Peg bring the experience and expertise, as well as analytic skills and innovative spirit, necessary to create a path to success. They are both acknowledged problem solvers who can assess circumstances, coalesce opinions, and encourage collaboration and buy in to reach desired goals.

Margaret A. Tallet

Margaret A. Tallet, principal of Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting, is deeply committed to effective, sustainable non-profits as core community assets. She has been active in fund raising, marketing communications and collaborations in metro Detroit’s arts & cultural, social service and education communities for three decades. She held leadership positions in some of the area's most successful organizations, including Chief External Relations Officer at the Detroit Zoo, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement at The Henry Ford, President of the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, where she oversaw the Detroit International Jazz Festival-- the nation’s largest free music event, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Her unique "external engagement" approach encourages institutions to align all outward facing functions, including marketing, public and media relations, membership, community and government affairs, special events and sponsorships with development effort to increase its efficacy and better serve its mission. Peg has a proven record of accomplishment in creating strong donor/investor relationships with top area philanthropists and global businesses, a few of which are Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Ford Motor Company, Deloitte, Blackrock Financial, Disney, AT&T, Edwin C. Levy, Chrysler and Toyota, and for building collaborations among both for-profit and non-profit organizations. As principal of Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting and vice president at Franco Public Relations/Ross Roy Advertising, her consulting engagements have included: • branding and capital development for Gleaners Community Food Bank, where she played a key role in obtaining funding

for the expansion of its warehouse headquarters, which allowed the regional asset to grow its services by more than 400%, working with more than 100 feeding agencies

• creating the signature celebration of Henry Ford's 150th birth year, with a day-long event at his Fair Lane estate that attracted more than 5,000 people for a commemoration of his contributions to the automobile, music and dance, agriculture, local food sourcing and environmental sustainability through a partnership between Historic Ford Estates, Ford Motor Company, Oakwood Health and more than a dozen Ford-focused community groups

• fund raising and communications planning for a regional arts and culture brand involving more than 120 arts, history and science non-profits, to be launched in 2014 by CultureSource (formerly the Cultural Alliance of SE Michigan)

• capital campaign communications and planning, and institutional branding for the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University

• other services such as strategic planning, gap evaluation, effectiveness analysis, special events and external engagement for Marygrove College, the Engineering Society of Detroit, the International Science Fair, DAPCEP (Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program), Detroit Public Television, Michigan Women's Foundation, Hospice of SE Michigan and others

She has counseled corporations and businesses on maximizing the benefits of their community involvement by aligning it with their company goals. She has a MBA from the State University of New York at Binghamton, with a concentration in Arts and Nonprofit Management, and a BA in Community Organization from St. Mary’s College/University of Notre Dame.

Among her most treasured experiences are serving as the driving force behind The Inspiration Project – The Campaign to Transform The Henry Ford, raising over $150 million to support the development and implementation of new exhibits and capital improvements to the 80-year-old institution, and as the co-founder and 20-year advisor/cheerleader for The Women's Power Breakfast that has raised awareness for the hunger issue and more than $2 Million for Gleaners. Ms. Tallet actively participates on boards and committees for many high-profile community organizations in metro Detroit,. She is frequently a featured speaker at national conferences and events, and has been recognized for her work with many important causes. She and her husband Peter reside in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan with their SharPei, Sirius. She loves to travel and to cook for family and friends. Margaret A. Tallet . Four Woodside Park Boulevard . Pleasant Ridge . Michigan . 48069 . mtallet@ymail.com . 248-259-5000

RESUME Margaret Anne Tallet Four Woodside Park Boulevard 248.259.5000 mobile phone Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069 248.546.7059 home phone Professional Experience Principal - Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting Pleasant Ridge, Michigan - May 2012 - present Providing collaborative counsel, direction development and implementation assistance on all elements of External Engagement for non-profits & corporations. Services include evaluation and recommendations regarding strategic direction to enhance Return On Investment for existing programs, practices and assets as they relate to the mission, and serve both long and short term goals for revenue generation, relationship enhancement, audience development and organizational positioning. Counsel centers on developing mutually beneficial synergies within and between development, marketing, communications, public and media relations, branding, sales, special events, teams and programs. Services run the gamut from senior counsel to existing institutional leadership and execution teams to hands-on implementation. Client engagements include fund raising and marketing for CultureSource's regional arts marketing effort: IXITI; organizational and gap analysis for Habitat for Humanity; special events creation for Historic Ford Estates in conjunction with Ford Motor Company, branding and capital campaign planning for the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum; gap analysis, development and special events for Michigan Women's Foundation, Chief External Relations Officer - Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, Michigan – 2009 - 2012 Oversaw departments that constitute the Zoological Society’s externally focused operations, including Development, Marketing, Advertising, Sponsorships, Special Events, Community and Government Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, Membership and the Call Center. In 2011, these departments were responsible for generating more than $9.9 million of donated and earned revenue, as well as supporting over $10 million of admissions, attractions and concession income. Developed strategies to grow membership and retain membership that met or exceeded annual goals. Created and executed plans to enhance donor relationships resulting in increased annual, restricted and capital campaign giving, as well as sponsorships and other partnerships. Identified and designed plans for new earned revenue streams, including group admission and catering-based sales, special events and tour/travel programs. Supervised launch of phase 1 of a capital campaign with a goal of $32 million. Served on the five-person Executive Leadership Team, Cabinet and Management Group, and attended all Executive and Finance Committees and Board meetings. Acted as internal liaison to Development, and Community and Government Relations Committees. Major accomplishments: Successful integration of departments directly involved in external engagement resulted in increase in membership from 46,000 to over 54,000 households with a corresponding 23% increase in revenue in one year; a totally overhauled catering sales/facility rental program that grew by 240% over two years; a group sales effort that attracted more than 300 corporate affiliate partners and is slated to generate $280,000 of incremental income in its first full year. Integrated the zoo's Vitamin Z brand into all communications and, in collaboration with DZS's advertising agency, launched a highly successful new campaign that won the Brass Ring Award for best zoo or aquarium commercial throughout IAAPA's (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) global membership. Senior Director of Institutional Advancement – The Henry Ford (Promoted from Director) Dearborn, Michigan - 2003 - 2009 Responsibilities included design and implementation of staff, board and volunteer efforts to raise $155,000,000 for The Inspiration Project, the Campaign to Transform The Henry Ford. Served as liaison to top donors and partners, to foster

ongoing relationships for operating, capital and special project support of the five-venue museum complex. Oversaw Annual Fund campaign, including major gifts, and Board and staff giving. Developed and implemented major museum events, including exhibition openings, festivals, donor and cultivation events, etc. Played a key role in the development of a global brand focus for the institution, utilizing examples from its exemplary collections at prestigious events, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, UK, and concours d'elegance at Pebble Beach, Hilton Head and Meadowbrook. Spearheaded a partnership development tour with Toyota Corporation in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan. Supervised Board Fund Development Committee, served as member of executive development team and on institution’s senior management and experience review teams. Major accomplishments: Established direction and strategies that resulted in capital campaign gifts of nearly $86 million, from 800 donors, many of whom were first time contributors to the institution. Developed plan for corporate sector of capital campaign, with multi-industry leadership, resulting in more than $25,000,000 of contributed revenue and fostered ongoing relationships that provided in-kind support and counsel. Assumed responsibility for Annual Fund campaigns during very challenging economic times, while more than tripling the number of unrestricted operating gifts. Principal, Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting Of counsel to Avance Communications, Airfoil Public Relations, CSA & Associates, Quell Communications & Caponigro Public Relations Pleasant Ridge, Michigan - 2000 - 2003 Provided strategic planning, communications, fund-raising and organizational development counsel to not-for-profit organizations throughout southeast Michigan. Clients included Cultural Coalition of Southeast Michigan, Detroit Renaissance, Northeast Guidance Center, Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit, Diversified Youth Services, Boysville of Michigan, Oakland Community College, City of Detroit Department of Cultural Affairs and Samaritan Center. Served agency corporate clients with philanthropy and community involvement counsel. Major accomplishments: assisted in development of pitch to bring International Science and Engineering Fair to Detroit and raised the $3.5 million needed to host the highly successful event; lead several organizations through branding and strategic communications planning that resulted in strengthened fundraising and positioning; and played a leadership role in a collaborative effort among the 17 largest regional cultural organizations to raise $7 million to fund a ballot initiative. President - Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Detroit, Michigan - 1995 - 2000 Chief Operating Officer for $6.7 million historic theatre, arts presenting organization and rental facility, managing staff in charge of all aspects of operation, including financial management and budgeting; artistic vision, direction and execution; marketing, public relations and audience development; fund raising and sponsorship recruitment, cultivation and retention; partnerships and collaborations; facility management and preservation. Music Hall’s signature programs included the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival, the nation’s largest free music event, the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s most extensive residency program and Youtheatre, one of the country’s most successful professional performing arts programs for children and families. Music Hall served over 1 million annually, with a variety of programming in dance, music, drama and comedy. In addition, nearly 200,000 children were reached in their schools and other satellite locations. Major accomplishments: increased paid attendance by 400% in three years; increased attendance at free jazz festival by nearly 20% in two years; fostered media contacts resulting in greatly enhanced press and electronic media attention; built both the content and scope of educational offerings to serve a 400% increased audience; grew sponsorships from under $700,000 to more than $2 million annually; built annual benefit event to a sold-out party generating more than $450,000 of net profit; and created partnership with commercial presenters that enabled theatre to take advantage of their economies to attract highly successful shows.

Vice President - Fund-raising and Corporate Philanthropy Counsel - Anthony M. Franco Public Relations - Detroit Michigan – 1991-1995 Head of practice area in major public relations firm, with emphasis on fund-raising and strategic communications counsel to not-for-profit organizations; cause related marketing for major corporations; counsel to corporations on philanthropy and community partnerships; consulting with CEOs and other business executives regarding personal and professional philanthropic and governance activities. Major clients and projects included Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, the American Automobile Centennial, Chrysler Corporation, Gleaners Community Food Bank, WTVS -- Detroit Public Television, CBS affiliate WJBK, Michigan Women’s Foundation and The Motown Museum. Associate Director for Development - Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit, Michigan – 1981 - 1991 Responsible for overall administration of development programs and related marketing efforts, including major gifts from individuals; corporate sponsorship and promotions opportunities; fund-raising and major museum events; campaign planning and strategy; and Auxiliary Services. Served on task forces to develop and implement the museum’s centennial celebration, to create an overall marketing and image-building direction and to enhance the role of the institution in the surrounding community. Also: Assistant Director - The Parrish Art Museum - Southampton, New York - 1979 - 81; Special Assistant to Development Director - The Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn, New York - 1978 - 79; Development Coordinator - Roberson Center for the Arts & Sciences - Binghamton, New York - 1976 - 1978

Education

MBA with a concentration in Arts/Non-Profit Management State University of New York at Binghamton BA with a concentration in Community Organization – St. Mary’s College/University of Notre Dame Liberal Arts Courses - Loyola University of Rome, Italy

Community Involvement

Boards and committee participation for many community organizations including Southeast Michigan Cultural Coalition, Mosaic Youtheatre, Gleaners Community Food Bank, Karmanos Cancer Center, AIDS Partnership Michigan, City of Hope, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan, Women’s Power Breakfast, DETROITERS at Heart and Detroit Athletic Club.

Dr. Geneva Williams

Geneva J. Williams was born in Neptune, New Jersey to Ermon and Blanche Jones whose civil rights activism, including their successful win in New Jersey’s Supreme Court landmark housing bias decision (Jones v. Haridor Realty), taught Geneva leadership at a very young age. Geneva attended local public schools before receiving her bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University, and a Master’s in Community Organization and Social Planning from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work and Research. In 1973 Geneva joined the Governor’s Justice Commission where she developed innovative juvenile justice programs, working with both street gangs and judges.Two years later, she met and married her husband, Otha, moved to his hometown-Detroit, and soon began raising her three children. After a short stint at Michigan Legal Services advocating for hunger issues, Geneva began her career in United Way, where she worked with diverse public, private for-profit and nonprofit institutions to pioneer new collaboration models and generate resources for Detroit’s critical social problems. In 1991 Geneva made history as the first female president and chief executive officer of the region’s United Way.

In 1995 Geneva cofounded United Way Community Services, merging two United Way affiliates to more effectively provide health and human services, and served as its first executive vice president and chief operating officer. Geneva led the transition to the new organizational culture while redesigning major program and administrative functions and continuing to secure national and local dollars for community needs. Geneva also engaged Detroit’s mayor and auto companies to mobilize hundreds of professionals to mentor Detroit youth, worked with former Michigan Gov. George Romney to increase volunteerism throughout the region, and championed quality education as chair of the Compact, Detroit’s first successful education reform effort. While at United Way, Geneva attended Harvard Business School, and taught at the United Way of America’s Academy of Volunteerism.

In 2001 Geneva was tapped by foundations and city officials to launch City Connect Detroit as its founding president. The organization’s mission was to create and leverage public-private partnerships in securing greater financial investment for Detroit’s community needs. As City Connect chief executive until 2011, Geneva engaged public and private partners in securing over $100 million in national and local funding for youth employment, education reform, access to fresh food, community development, and urban health. While at City Connect, Geneva earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Public Policy from Wayne State University. Geneva was also chair of the Western Michigan University Trustee board, and Leadership Detroit, vice-chair of Detroit Workforce Development, and the Public School Academies of Detroit, and served on the boards of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp, Detroit Public Schools, First Independence Bank, Music Hall, and the NAACP.

Geneva has been a guest lecturer and adjunct faculty member at Michigan universities. She was included in Crain’s Detroit Business’s list of Detroit’s 100 Most Influential Women, received a Local Hero award from the Bank of America, the Heritage Award from the Ford Motor Company and a Distinguished Leadership Award from the National Association for Community Leadership.

Currently, Geneva is a consultant for the Kresge Foundation, and recently served as CEO of Detroit 9090, a charter school management organization where more than 90 percent of the youth enrolled finish high school and attend college. Geneva also recently joined with acclaimed Harlem educator, Dr. Sandye P. Johnson, as cofounder and CEO of a national consulting firm, New Season, to build leaders and problem solvers.

Geneva and her husband live in Detroit where she enjoys photography and improving her handicap on the golf course.

Geneva Williams . 8162 E. Jefferson . Detroit, MI 48214 . geneva01@comcast.net . 313-550-6164

Dr. Geneva J. Williams 8162 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI

(313) 550-6164 geneva01@comcast.net Nonprofit Executive ⟐ Community Problem Solver ⟐ Leadership Builder ✦ Results-driven nonprofit leader with 20+ years of experience in executive management. Proven ability to build and transform organizations, secure financial resources, and lead others in managing change ✦ Strategic, visionary thinker known for collaborative approach to problem-solving. History of repeated success in fostering collaboration in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, with modus operandi of thoughtful action and everyone at the table ✦ Nationally recognized for driving change in nonprofit and education arenas, providing expertise on youth employment, school-community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership ✦ Known by others as a “make it happen“ leader, resulting in numerous community leadership roles, as well as appointments by Michigan governors and Detroit mayors NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (2011-Present) Chief Executive Officer, New Season Consultants and Collaborators,LLC, Detroit,MI and Harlem,NY Founded organization dedicated to helping nonprofits, schools and government lead thru collaboration, innovative problem solving, and strategic resource development Independent Consultant, The Kresge Foundation, Troy, Michigan (2011-2013) Chief Executive Officer, Detroit 90/90-University Preparatory Academy and University Preparatory Science and Math School Districts, Detroit, MI (2001-2011) President and Chief Executive Officer, City Connect Detroit, Detroit, MI Selected as first executive of new nonprofit established by foundations and city officials to link public and private institutions to federal and other national funding. Achieved successful startup of this first-of-its kind organization, initiating strategic planning processes, hiring staff, and securing facility accommodations for operations. Converted founders’ vision into recognized organizational role as a community planner and grant developer for Detroit while helping public and private organizations work together better. Trained nonprofits, government departments, and others on grant seeking and collaboration management. Implemented new cross-sector collaboration models for community problem-solving, engaging hundreds of diverse representatives from public, private for-profit and nonprofit institutions. Provide strategic, fiscal and operational leadership for staff, board of directors, and numerous community partners. Key Accomplishments: Secured over $100 million in new national, state, and foundation dollars ($34 million in first twenty-four months exceeding goal by over 200%) Facilitated 30 different public and private partnerships addressing youth employment, access to fresh food, education, regional transportation, urban health, and other important community issues Initiated community campaign to raise support for youth employment and career opportunities, resulting in over $1 million and 600 jobs Created user-friendly, cost-effective web-based search capacity available for anyone to access real-time information on national and federal funding, economic and social data, statistics and funding trends Achieved a $15 dollar return in new national dollars for every dollar invested by private and corporate foundations in organization’s operations Tripled in 3 years organization’s revenue and services, securing 26 different funding sources to support organization’s work Dr. Geneva J. Williams Orchestrated innovative private/public effort for summer youth employment, achieving national recognition as a best-practice model

(1995-2001) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, United Way, Detroit, MI Cofounder of organization resulting from merger of two United Way affiliates. Executed new organizational culture, successfully managing board and staff transition process. Developed and implemented first three-year strategic plan, reorganizing all major functions, resulting in efficiencies in facility administration, human resources, agency relations, and volunteer services. Directed 130+FTEs in agency allocations ($42 million annually), capital allocations, community planning, volunteer management, information and research, public affairs, and marketing/communications. Orchestrated several mergers, both internal to the organization, and within the community. Created and published community assessment and trends forecasts for grant making. Key Accomplishments: Led strategic process to transform the agency’s fund distribution system, resulting in newly designed grant making protocols, eligibility standards, and outcome based measurement systems for over 120 regional health and human services agencies Secured $5.5 million in program-targeted foundation and federal funds to establish new pilot programs and address community needs Created new fundraising campaign initiative, leading to increased giving, participation and over $2 million Achieved market dominance in media presence for organization, with overall campaign fundraising growing consistently from 1995 through 2000, peaking at $70 million Organized first agency alliance for the new organization, creating significant new lines of communication and engagement with United Way supported agencies Cofounded, with mayor of city of Detroit, and General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler Corporation, Detroit’s Promise to mobilize corporate volunteer and career commitments to youth in five most under-served, needy neighborhoods of the city Conceived major community-wide youth initiative, resulting in jobs for youth, increased dollars, and coordination and cooperation among close to 100 stakeholders (1991-1995) President and Chief Executive Officer, United Community Services, Detroit, MI Led $15 million United Way community planning and fund development nonprofit serving three counties. Provided executive leadership to board of directors, 115 FTEs, and 800 community volunteers in community problem-solving, fund development, grant making, and volunteer mobilization for 1200 nonprofit agencies and local United Way organizations. Held administrative responsibility for pension fund ($120 million in assets). Established a performance-based culture, resulting in better program and fiscal management, increased team-building orientation, and outcomes-based measurement systems. Initiated major community collaborations, securing three million dollars annually in private, public and other resources for important social issues. Key Accomplishments: Developed three-year strategic plan for growth in community planning, volunteer mobilization, and information technology, resulting in staff retraining and organizational reengineering to meet future challenges Pioneered cross-sector collaboration in high-need neighborhood, partnering with a national foundation, and leading to innovative neighborhood-based family preservation services for children, youth, and families Conceived and led, with former Michigan Governor George Romney, three-year campaign to meet growing volunteer opportunities, training, and recognition, resulting in collaborative agreements by city and county executives, and increased regional support for volunteerism Initiated dialogue with major United Way affiliate, leading to board-to-board collaboration and new organizational merger, and resulting in one of largest United Ways, serving 5.1 million residents, and raising and granting to community agencies over $73 million annually (1976-1991) Senior Vice President; Vice President; Director, Department of Special Programs; Director, Detroit Division-rapidly promoted to increased leadership positions, directing100+FTEs, and $9 million budget.Secured major local and national funds. Originated models of community engagement for nonprofits. Selected as first executive for new department of grant-funded initiatives. Appointed as first United Way loaned

executive to Governor’s Detroit office. Dr. Geneva J. Williams ACADEMIC/CAREER TRAINING AND PREPARATION Doctor of Education (2007) Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan Concentration: Educational Leadership and Public Policy Dissertation: “Perceptions of Administrative Staff in External Community Organizations and Building-Level School Administrators Regarding Urban School and Community Partnerships” Master of Social Science (1973) Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Research Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Concentration: Community Organization and Social Planning Thesis: Are Transracial Adoptions Necessary? Home-finding Methods for Black Children Bachelor of Arts in English and Speech (1970) Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland Harvard Business School, Governing for Nonprofit Excellence: Critical Issues for Board Leadership Harvard Business School, Financial Management for Non Financial Executives Annie Casey–Harvard Fellowship Program on Neighborhoods, Families and Children National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship United Way of America, Management and Leadership Program Graduate Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Detroit Program Graduate National Academy of Volunteerism, Faculty Member University of Michigan, Adjunct Faculty Wayne State University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, Guest Lecturer National Association of Black Social Workers: Treasurer Detroit Association of Black Social Workers: President United Way of America, Children and Families Roundtable: Chair United Way of America, National Community Impact Committee United Way of America, Minority Task Force Independent Sector, National Public Policy Committee, Member BOARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS (selected current and former) Board of Trustees, Western Michigan University ◊ Gubernatorial Appointee ◊ Chair, Vice Chair Board Member ◊ Detroit Public Schools ◊ Mayoral Appointee Board of Directors ◊ Public School Academy of Detroit ◊ Vice-chair Board and Executive Committee ◊ Detroit Economic Growth Corporation ◊ Mayoral Appointee Board of Directors ◊ New Urban Learning ◊ Chair Board Member and Marketing Chair ◊ First Independence National Bank Board and Executive Committee Member ◊ NAACP ◊ Chapter 2nd Vice president Board of Directors ◊ MOSAIC ◊ New Detroit (Development Committee Chair) Member ◊ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Board ◊ Gubernatorial Appointee Member ◊ Wayne County Building Authority ◊ County Executive Appointee Nonprofit Chair ◊ Detroit 2010 Census Complete Count ◊ Mayoral Appointee Co-chair Mayor's Complete 2000 and 1990 Census Count Committees ◊ Mayoral Appointee Member ◊ Gaming Commission ◊ Gubernatorial Appointee Board Member ◊ Detroit Public Television ◊ Music Hall (Secretary) ◊ Detroit Historical Museum Chair ◊ Knight Foundation Council ◊ Detroit Compact Stakeholders Council ◊ Eureka Foundation - Detroit Cofounder and Past President ◊ Black Family Development, Inc. Vice Chair ◊ Workforce Development Board ◊ Mayoral Appointee Dr. Geneva J. Williams

HONORS AND AWARDS (partial listing) Local Community Hero Award, Bank of America ● Detroit’s 100 Most Influential Women, Crain’s Detroit Business ● Detroit’s 16 Most Influential African American Women, Women’s Informal Network ● Silver Cup Community Leadership Award , First Lady Michelle Engler ● Heritage Award, Ford Motor Company ● Outstanding Community Leadership Award, Communities In Schools ● Women of Achievement Award, Anti-Defamation League ● From Whence We Came Award, Allstate Insurance Company ● Most Influential Black Women in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan Chronicle ● The Zenobia Payne-Drake” Humanitarian Award, Black Family Development, Inc. ● Winning Ways Award, Wayne County Executive ● Excellence Award, United Way of America ● Horace L. Sheffield, Jr. Bridge Builder’s Award, Detroit Association of Black Organizations ● Detroit Image Award, Kiss 102.7 ● Metro Detroit's Dynamic Women Award, Women's Economic Club of Detroit ● You Light Up The World Volunteer Award, Henry Ford Health System ● Community Service Award, Michigan Business & Professional Associations ● Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award, Western Michigan University ● Community Service Award, Michigan Association of Grand Masonic Lodges ● People Helping People Award, Traveler's Aid Society ● The Frank Judge Eureka Friend Award, Eureka Communities ● Partner of the Year Award, Michigan Works! ● Distinguished Leadership Award, National Association for Community Leadership ● Distinguished Leadership Award, Leadership Detroit ● Best Community Leader , Black Women Contracting Association ● Top Achiever Honor, Success Guide ● Community Leadership Award, Booker T. Washington Business Association ● Citizen of the Week Award, WWJ (CBS) Radio ● Citizen of the Year Award, Michigan Chronicle Curriculum Vitae and References available upon request Dr. Geneva J. Williams