Detroit Regional Chamber
Ezella M. is an experienced higher education professional currently serving as the Manager of College Access at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where responsibilities include co-leading programs focused on college transitions for students. Previous roles include Grant Development Associate at Imperial Management Group, where Ezella secured significant funding for clients, and Brand Management Specialist at Disability Network Wayne County-Detroit, focusing on marketing and community engagement. Ezella has held several academic advising and program development positions, including Director of the Titan Success Center at Indiana University South Bend, and has contributed to research on student success, particularly among underrepresented populations. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy and an Ed.M. in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
Detroit Regional Chamber
Connecting Leaders, Inspiring Change in Their CommunityLeadership Detroit is a community leadership program for executives in Southeast Michigan led by the Detroit Regional Chamber with more than 1,800 alumni. Launched in 1979, the program aims to create awareness of key issues that affect the Detroit region and to challenge emerging andexisting community leaders to bring about positive change in the community through informed leadership.Leadership Detroit offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for professionals to take their leadership agenda to the next level. They offer a unique, behind-the-scenes approach to understanding the inner workings of the region and the people that make it work.Participants tap into a diverse pool of professionals that are actively engaged from multiple perspectives in improving the quality of life in the region. The conversation is open and fluid and embraces multiple perspectives. They create a space where new ideas can emerge and where assumptions can be challenged.