Retired Deputy Superintendent of Lansing Public Schools Throughout the years, Dr. Eva Evans has played a strong role in the Lansing School District. From teacher to building administrator to everything in-between, Evans finally retired as Deputy Superintendent of Lansing Public Schools. Inspired by her mother to go into education, Evans believes that every child should have equal educational opportunities. “If you have a good education, you can take it with you wherever you go,” says Evans. Read more [...]

Director/Owner at Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. When Nell Kuhnmuench was faced with her next career move, she considered the field of lobbying. “I’m a competitive person and I saw that men were making a nice living lobbying,” says Kuhnmuench. “They didn’t seem to break a sweat and I figured I could do that.” As Director at Governmental Consultant Services, Inc., a multi-client contract firm, Kuhnmuench lobbies for an array of issues such as environmental, insurance, health Read more [...]

“Creator and LGBT Advocate” Occupation: Instructional Designer at Michigan State University, freelancer designer and photographer for Blue Eyes Design Residence: Grand Ledge Family: Partner, Carmen; cats, Max and Lilly Hobbies: Cooking, reading and creating. Emily Brozovic has a thirst for creative problem solving and always is trying to find new ways to learn and grow creatively. Brozovic is in the process of creating an app, People Like Me, for the LGBT community. She also owns her Read more [...]

“Helping Others Through Words and Service” Occupation: Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Sparrow Hospital, co-author of So- You’ve Survived Cancer, Now What? Residence: Charlotte Family: Partner, Andrea; Calen, daughter Hobbies: Yoga and anything that’s peaceful. Alexis Hilliar-Hine knows what it’s like to have cancer impact your life and others around. Hilliar-Hine is a co-author of So-You’ve Survived Cancer. Now What? When Hilliar-Hine is not helping people through her book, she Read more [...]

“Nature Enthusiast” Occupation: Program Manager at Fenner Nature Center Residence: Owosso Family: Husband, Scott; son, Ethan Hobbies: Painting, photography and planting. Katie Woodhams goes to work every day at an office of 134 acres of land. Woodhams is the program manager at Fenner Nature Center in Lansing. Here she has the opportunity to share her knowledge of nature, science and arts with others. To learn more about the Fenner Nature Center, visit: www.mynaturecenter.org. Q: What’s Read more [...]

“Giving Hope to Cancer Survivors” Occupation: Retired from Lansing School District, contract with Michigan Department of Education, co-author of So- You’ve Survived Cancer. Now What? Residence: Mason Family: Husband, Tom; loving step-children, 11 grandchildren Hobbies: Reading, writing, scrap-booking, photography, genealogy, volunteering. Theresa Kilpatrick can name nine reasons why cancer is a gift. Kilpatrick battled cancer while caregiving for her husband who also had cancer. Kilpatrick Read more [...]

Occupation: Student and Michigan State University Teaching Fellow Residence: East Lansing Family: Mother, Jan; grandmother, Elisa; sisters, Jenny and Sarah Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, fashion and dance. Natalie Raab, a Michigan State University senior studying psychology and women’s studies, is a driven individual who has a passion for helping others. Raab interned for the Michigan State University Sexual Assault Program and aspires to practice Read more [...]

Occupation: Poet and Michigan State University professor Residence: East Lansing Family: Husband, Thad; son, Tommy Hobbies: Reading, carving linoleum blocks and camping. Poetry begins in observation and ends with imagination. Cindy Hunter Morgan, author of The Sultan, The Skater, The Bicycle Maker, is familiar with this statement. When she’s not busy writing, she is sharing her knowledge of creative writing to students at Michigan State University. Her chapbook can be purchased at Mackerel Read more [...]

Occupation: Executive Director, Lansing Art Gallery Residence: Grand Ledge Family: Husband, Dave Babcock; sons, Jon and Matt; grandchildren, Sydney and Andrew Hobbies: Sculptor, bird watcher, painter and motorcycle enthusiast Catherine Babcock, Executive Director of the Lansing Art Gallery, loves art and she wants you to as well. Currently celebrating its 48th year of existence, the Lansing Art Gallery was created by artists and educators to promote Michigan art; it does this through exhibitions, Read more [...]

Occupation: Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor at Michigan State University Residence: Okemos Family: Husband, Stephen; sons, Kirby, Cameron and Royce Hobbies: Salsa dancing with her husband. NiCole Buchanan, Ph.D knows what it’s like to wear many hats. Buchanan is an associate professor at Michigan State University and has a small private practice in East Lansing. When she’s not consumed with her work, she spends time with her husband and children. To find out more about Buchanan Read more [...]

Occupation: Sterile Processing Technician Residence: Lansing Family: Husband, Eric; Daughters, Kacie and Heather Hobbies: Sewing, music, baking, camping Karen Hedin works as a Sterile Processing Technician at McLaren Greater Lansing, which means that she cleans and sterilizes tools for surgery and prepares the case carts for each and every kind of surgery. She needs to know the name and purpose for each of the tools along with what tools go with each surgery. It’s an interesting job that Read more [...]

Occupation: Co-owner of State of Fitness and Athletic Trainer Residence: Lansing Family: Brother Steven Hobbies: Competitive ballroom dancing, golf Rebecca Klinger is co-owner of State of Fitness, a health and wellness center in East Lansing and a professional trainer. She started as an athlete in high school and was interested in the workings of the human body. She began to study the human body and movement in college and graduated with a master’s degree of science in Kinesiology from Read more [...]