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| About Our Team NEW is powered by its people. The NEW team has the skills, experience, and passion needed to make a difference for the nonprofits we serve. Click on a name for more information about a team member: |
- Borger, Jean - Development Associate
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Jean is responsible for grant writing/administration and assists with general writing and editing for NEW. Prior to joining NEW, Jean served as a project coordinator and writer for the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project where she managed programs bringing together college students, community arts mentors, and youth and adults in the criminal justice system for collaborative work in the arts. Jean received her MA and PhD in English from the University of Michigan, where she taught traditional and community-based writing courses. Jean also works as a freelance writer and editor in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
Contact Jean at jborger@new.org - Daley, Bryon - npServ™ Technician
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As an npServ™ technician, Bryon works with other team members to deploy npServ technologies and provide user support. He also collaborates with NEW's Outreach and Education Manager to conduct post-deployment evaluations of system performance and gauge client satisfaction. Bryon is an A+ certified Computer Technician. Before joining NEW, Bryon worked as an aquatic ecologist and has experience working in temperate marine, tropical stream, and large lake ecosystems. Bryon is a founding board member of a nonprofit dedicated to protecting tropical grassland ecosystems by providing Latin American scientists with research equipment and small grants. Bryon earned a B.S. in Zoology from Oregon State University.
Contact Bryon at bdaley@new.org - Gladwin, Ann - Resource Specialist
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Ann is responsible for the day-to-day operations of ResourceConnect®. She received her MLS degree from the University of Michigan and a BA in Sociology from the University of Delaware. Her experience includes library management for Louis Harris and Associates and volunteerism on many fronts in the New York City public schools. Prior to joining NEW in 2000, she worked at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Contact Ann at agladwin@new.org - Kern, Diana - Vice President of Programs
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After twenty-five years of progressive advancement in real estate management with McKinley, a national real estate investment firm where she supervised multi-million dollar budgets and over 400 employees nationwide, Diana joined NEW as the Director of the BoardConnect® program with a commitment to board governance and strong non-profits. Diana also oversees NEW's ResourceConnect® program, which is the nonprofit community's first stop for assistance with management issues. She has served on numerous boards and been involved in non-profit fundraising. She received the Randolph W. White Memorial Award for Community Service in 2003 for her dedication to ser
ving the housing community. She is also a certified trainer with the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Contact Diana at dkern@new.org - Lunning, Justin - npServ™ Director
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Justin is NEW's IT Director. His main role is the development and support of the npServ program. His responsibilities consist of testing and integrating different open source technologies. Before joining NEW, Justin worked for five years as a Systems Analyst at West Shore Computer Services. He has experience in application development, networking, and troubleshooting. He also is an A+ certified Computer Technician and a Network+ certified Network Administrator. Justin received an Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming from Baker College of Muskegon.
Contact Justin at jlunning@new.org - Mesfin Johnson, Yodit - Director of Business Development
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Yodit joined the NEW staff in 2008. She brings many years of experience both in corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors to her role as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining NEW, Yodit directed the Michigan Women’s Marketplace, an online community for businesswomen. In that capacity and since, she has been a frequent speaker and advocate for social entrepreneurship. Yodit was educated at Eastern Michigan University where she studied Marketing and Communications. She is the 2009 recipient of the International Athena Award and serves on several area committees and boards.
Contact Yodit at ymesfin@new.org - Moore, Dallas - Manager of Program Support
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Dallas joined the NEW staff in 2003 and supports the operation and development of the BoardConnect® programs. Her previous work experience includes having been a law librarian, a corporate librarian, an event coordinator, and a project manager. She volunteers for Food Gatherers and serves on the Advisory Board for Eastern Michigan University's American Humanics program. Dallas earned a BA in Linguistics from San Diego State University and an MLS from the University of Michigan.
Contact Dallas at dmoore@new.org - Rand, Paula - Administrative Assistant
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As administrative assistant, Paula supports the Director of Administration and Facility. Although the position involves a variety of duties, she mainly processes accounts receivables and tenant billing. As a graduate of the University of Toronto, Paula spent many years as a professional librarian starting out in corporate and working through academic and public library positions. Her volunteer experience includes University Musical Society, Conger Alumnae Group and the Junior League of Ann Arbor.Contact Paula at prand@new.org
- Robin, Dan - Program Associate
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Dan now serves as Program Associate in Detroit. He assists the BoardConnect® team by leading trainings for the public & ResourceConnec®t by developing relationships with and providing resources to nonprofit organizations.Dan began his career at NEW as intern supporting programs in 2009. After graduating with a Masters in Management & Policy from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, he helped NEW deliver its value proposition to stakeholders by managing NEW's rebranding project.
He has served on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association & is a founding member of the Southeast Michigan Chapter support group for people with Neurofibromatosis. He is a member of the Social Enterprise Alliance.
Dan enjoys networking with others who are interested in social enterprise & urban renewal, kayaking, running, & photography.
Contact Dan at drobin@new.org
- Smerza, Mike - Volunteer
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Mike Smerza is a VERY important part of the NEW team. He volunteers three days per week, and his speciality is database and Web site maintenance.
Contact Mike at msmerza@new.org - Stevens, Lia - Director of Administration
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Lia handles all accounts payable and receivable activities for NEW, as well as a wide variety of other financial and human resource administrative functions. Prior to joining NEW in 1998, Lia was the Regional Hosting Coordinator for the Northeast Service Center of AFS Intercultural Programs. She continues to volunteer with AFS on local and state levels. Lia holds an MA in Spanish Literature from Smith College, Northampton, MA and a BA in Spanish from Upsala College, East Orange, NJ.
Contact Lia at lstevens@new.org - Tyson, Michael - President and Chief Executive Officer
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Michael’s career path is marked by more than 20 years of demonstrated success in the financial sector. With J.P. Morgan Chase, he held several executive level positions. Michael directed strategic planning, budget management, and sales and service activities of more than 2,000 employees in Southeast Michigan financial centers. He directed the national policy, risk and compliance activities of ATM operations in Dallas, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Phoenix. Michael managed and directed merger activities of several financial institutions, and was responsible for national support in the areas of training development and implementation, policy, systems, and risk for a network of financial centers. His financial career was followed by 12 years as CEO of a residential building company in the city of Detroit. Michael is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and recently continued his education after being awarded a fellowship to Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Non Profit Management program. Michael has held leadership positions with several nonprofit boards including the Detroit Advisory Board of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Warren Conner Development Coalition, The Parade Company, and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. Drawing on this background prepared Michael to join NEW as the President and CEO, with a focus on delivering quality products and services to the nonprofit community, allowing them to do more with less.
Contact Michael at mtyson@new.org
