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Who We Are

JCI Michigan provides leadership development opportunities for young people to create positive change. Organized in Local Organizations, we identify challenges in our communities and work to address them, developing ourselves along the way. Our members are part of an international network of young people, with more than 1500 chapters in almost 115 countries.

What We Do

We provide an environment for our members to develop their true potential through four types of actions - projects, events, trainings and programs.

Why We Do It

We are developing the next generation of leaders and providing them the skills necessary to change the world and find success - whatever that means for them.

2025 Executive Board

JCI has a "One Year to Lead" Philosophy. Our Board of Directors serves a 1-year term to allow members the opportunity to explore various leadership roles throughout their career. The Executive Board refers to those with voting roles. Additional Board of Director Members Include

  • Eric LaForge – Deputy Finance Director
  • Krista Graverson – Creative Director
  • Sarah Luha – Marketing Director
  • Cory Rickett- Technology Director
  • Jen Groom – Exec Presidential Assistant
  • Joannie Zelinski – Bookkeeper
  • Sarah Austin – Primary Advisor
  • Adam Nelson – Secondary Advisor
  • Jake Anderson – Productions Team
  • Audrey Kole – Membership Director
  • Aaron Vogel – Membership Director
  • McKenna Grennan – Membership Director
  • Stephanie O’ Connor – DEI Task Force
  • Justin Leone – DEI Task Force
  • Bobbie Jo Call – Programming Director
  • Amanda Wingelaar – Programming Director
  • Jocelyn Moellering – Senate Liaison
  • Carol Pickelmann – President Coach
  • Sarah Austin – Audit Committee
President

Kayleigh Gratz

Immediate Past President

Michelle McGrann

Chief of Staff

Jessica Anderson

Chief Operations Officer

Samantha Krotz

Programming Vice President

Brenna LaForge

Membership Vice President

Harisson Gunden

Finance Director

Marie Boze

Legal Counsel

Cory Rickett

Communications and Technology Director

Brandon Diller

Training Director

Kimberly Black

Diversity Equity Inclusion Director

Miranda Klemp

District A Director

Ryan Watkins

District B Director

Raymond Russell Jr.

District C Director

Kelsey Luha