PONTIAC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary / Service Advisor, Verde Capital
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Financial Credit Union
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- Senior Program Advisor for Pontiac Community Foundation 's Center for Pontiac Entrepreneurship
- Social Architect
Christianne Malone is a social architect and urbanist who works with organizations and individuals to unearth and promote their competitive advantage. A native Detroiter, Christianne is a strategic thought leader who is also a coalition builder, teacher, coach, marketer, and catalyzer. She is a renaissance woman and brings a wide range of knowledge to her work with experience in marketing, grassroots community relations outreach, economic development, non-profit management, and user-experience design.
Christianne currently serves as the Senior Program Advisor for Pontiac Community Foundation's Center for Pontiac Entrepreneurship and the Director, Community Marketing + Equity for Trailblaze Creative. Prior to joining these organizations, Christianne was deputy director at Build Institute, an entrepreneurship training organization in Detroit. Build Institute helps people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network. In her position, responsible for operations, brand management, community relationship development, and execution of special events and programs. She also has worked with chambers of commerce, business incubators, collective impact initiatives, nonprofits, and Fortune1000 companies.
Christianne graduated from Xavier University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and International Business. She is a founding board member of the Metro Museum of Design Detroit and serves on Detroit PAL's Girls Changing the Game Committee.
When she's not working with clients, she's active on the lacrosse field. An active professional, she sits on USA Lacrosse's Board of Directors and is the co-founder and youth program director for Detroit United Lacrosse, a nonprofit focused on youth character education and development through the values of lacrosse- respect, honor, and integrity. She is also a certified coach, clinician, and coach development trainer.
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- Associate
- Marketing Associate
Collett McClellan currently serves as the Marketing Associate at the Pontiac Community Foundation, an organization committed to Building a Brighter future for Pontiac. With over 10 years of experience in office environments, Collett skillfully manages administrative duties for her colleagues at the Pontiac Community Foundation. She is eager to see life-transformation happen when organizations come together to make a difference in the lives of Pontiac residents.
Collett is very active in her community and has spent many years volunteering with children's organizations in the city of Pontiac. It was in these years of volunteering that Collett developed her passion for pouring into the lives of the younger generation.
Prior to her time at the Pontiac Community Foundation, Collett served as the Head Secretary for an Elementary School in Troy, MI. In this role, Collett was able to utilize her gifts in office management to interact and pour into the lives of countless children on a daily basis.
Collett enjoys making memories with her family and loves being outdoors with their Bernese Mountain Dog.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman / Principal, LMP Industries & POWAR LLC
Derrick serves as the M1 Mobility Field Manager at the Pontiac Community Foundation, an initiative to help provide transportation to those without. As a new resident to the city, he is submerged in the vision of Building a Brighter future for Pontiac. Derrick's heart is to serve the people of Pontiac, as well as partner with other organizations to help make an eternal impact in the community.
Derrick grew up and attended school in Hartland, MI. He is also very involved with his church, which is where he has countless opportunities to serve others. He has volunteered at many day camps, as well as week-long overnight camps to serve, and pour into the younger generation. Derrick's faith, family and friends are the most important to him.
Derrick enjoys spending time with his soon-to-be wife, as well as being active outdoors. He also loves sports and making memories with his family.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Founder
- Member of the Board of Directors
Dustin McClellan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Community Foundation. Pontiac Community Foundation (PCF), founded in 2018, is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to Building a Brighter Future for Pontiac by engaging philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration to tackle Pontiac's most pressing issues. The organization's most effective work targets neighborhood investment, economic vitality, racial equity, and civic leadership initiatives, that help make the city of Pontiac a more desirable place to live, work, and play. In five short years, the organization has mobilized more than 10 million dollars in grant, scholarship, and investment dollars.
Prior to his current role, Dustin served as Director of The Power Company Kids Club in Pontiac. He led the charge of investing in the lives of 1,400 children weekly, alongside a staff of over 50. Dustin has also served as Executive Pastor and member of the founding staff of EPIC Church in Independence, Missouri; Campus Pastor at Bridgewood Church in Clarkston, Michigan; and Community Development Pastor at Woodside Bible Church in Troy, Michigan.
Dustin also provides leadership as a member of the Board of Directors for Dream Centers of Michigan, Leadership Oakland, and Key of Hope, a humanitarian organization in Durban, South Africa. Dustin also serves as a member of the Oakland County Sheriff's Relations Team. He is a past board member for Accent Pontiac, Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, and the Pontiac Regional Chamber. Dustin was honored as a member of the 2017 Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40 class and a 2021 member of Crain's Detroit Business 40 under 40 class. He also served as Vice-President of Leadership Oakland's Class of XXIX, received the 2021 Most Valuable Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Corp! Magazine.
Dustin and his wife Collett have been married since 2014. The two reside together in Pontiac, with their son and daughter, where they have devoted themselves to the advancement of the city.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chair / Partner, Novara Tesija & Catenacci PLLC
Jacob Willson serves as a Program Associate, assisting the Vice President of Programs in the creation and implementation of various community development programs. He has a passion for identifying social issues, particularly those related to housing and community development, and developing comprehensive and equitable solutions. He strongly supports giving credence to community members in the identification of these issues and in the formulation of solutions. Jacob believes that upward mobility is dependent upon having a strong support system, which is fostered through vibrant and diverse communities.
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Central Michigan University. While attending CMU, he authored several research papers on a variety of issues such as quality student housing, housing financed through chattel loans, cyberbullying among middle school aged children, and teaching practices to improve career readiness. He is currently a masters candidate in the Urban Planning program at Wayne State University, with a concentration in housing and community development.
Jessica Bell serves as Development Assistant. What she most enjoys about this role is the opportunity to learn from seasoned non-profit professionals with a passion for collaborative initiatives seeking transformative change. She believes there are good things happing in Pontiac and encourages everyone to engage with their community through volunteerism.
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Jessica graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Environmental Studies. Following graduation, Jessica spent 8 years on active duty as a Marine Corps officer and was fortunate to work with her fellow Americans from across the United States. She is currently a Major in the Marine Corps Reserves.
Upon leaving active duty and relocating to Southeast Michigan, Jessica was determined to find a new way to meaningfully contribute to her community. She became a founding member of Impact100 Oakland County and spent five years on the Board of Directors.
Jessica enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Mike (a fellow Marine), and their 8 and 10-year old daughters. Her favorite activities include camping, reading, and running.
Job Titles:
- Finance
- Director of Business and Finance
Jonathan Borowski is passionate about nonprofit work and bringing the best of business and finance practices into the charity sector. Jonathan has over 8 years experience managing nonprofit financials; including everything from budget creation, to facilitating the audit process, and everything in between. Jonathan believes that good stewardship and excellence in financial infrastructure are key for an organization to succeed in its mission.
Jonathan currently serves as Director of Business and Finance for Pontiac Community Foundation. He previously served as COO and CFO for Key of Hope USA / South Africa, a nonprofit entity serving the community of Durban, South Africa. Living and working in South Africa for 8 years, Jonathan has gained valuable experience in the nonprofit sector and helped to bring a trusted system of financial oversight and healthy business practices that were recognized by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Now returning back to the United States, Jonathan is excited to bring that experience back home to Southeastern MI and contribute to PCF's mission of bringing a brighter future to the city of Pontiac!
Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics Honors with a University Honors Co-Major from Wayne State University. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Casey, and his son, Theo (1).
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- Program Operations Manager
- Program Operations Manager - Neighborhood Investment & Economic Vitality
Joy Dockham serves as the Program Operations Manager in the areas of Neighborhood Investment and Economic Vitality. Joy believes that everyone is responsible to make a difference in the lives of those around them, and she has tried to do this by working in the not-for-profit world most of her adult life. She started her career as a teacher and later worked in higher education for nearly a decade. Most recently she worked as the Director of the Pontiac Creative Art Center, and currently serves as the board treasurer for the Oakland History Center.
She has a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan, Flint, a MA in English from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master's in Management with a concentration in project management from Walsh College.
Joy is a life-long Michigander who has lived or worked in Pontiac for the last decade. She is very excited about working with a team who is actively engaged in supporting the growth and development of Pontiac.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Kurtis Jackson serves as Finance Assistant for Pontiac Community Foundation. As someone who was resourced by organizations in the city of Pontiac, Kurtis is excited about creating a positive return on investment by giving back to the city, by way of his staff position at PCF. Kurtis' main focus is to handle the unseen responsibilities that contribute to helping the foundation operate efficiently, as the organization strives to support the community.
Kurtis grew up and attended school in Auburn Hills, and graduated from Oakland University. He has served in church his entire life and loves sports and the lessons they provide. Kurtis has served as a basketball coach for the last four years and has enjoyed impacting youth through sports and teamwork.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer / President / CEO, West Investment Group
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Director / President / CEO, Zaremba and Co
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- Program Operations Manager
- Program Operations Manager - Civic Engagement & Racial Equity
Sarah Niskanen serves as Program Operations Manager for the Pontiac Community Foundation, where her focuses include civic engagement & racial equity. Sarah is a firm believer in the power of leveraging and empowering community to facilitate collective change; and is passionate about what the power of organizing can do.
Prior to joining the Pontiac Community Foundation, Sarah completed two terms of AmeriCorps service in Baltimore, Maryland focusing on anti-hunger work and early literacy intervention. Sarah also served as Program Director for the Maryland Farmers Market Association, where she launched the states' first federal nutrition benefits incentive program. Sarah holds a Masters Degree in Legal Studies with a concentration in Litigation from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with minors in English Literature and Creative Writing from Ball State University.
A born and raised Michigander, Sarah is delighted to be back in her home-state and enthused about forwarding PCF's mission of making Pontiac the premier place to live, work, and play.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Programs
Scott Stewart is passionate and committed to ensuring that all individuals have access to opportunities, particularly by advancing equitable solutions and fighting to eliminate systemic barriers to social issues. Scott is a firm believer that policies on the local, state, and federal level dramatically impact the daily lives of all individuals, especially in creating systemic barriers, and has focused his career on advocating for dramatic policy change. Scott has over seven years of dedicated experience working with nonprofits and social issues focused on health and wellness, racial equity, education, civic engagement, sexual violence, and others.
Scott Stewart currently serves as the Vice President of Programs for Pontiac Community Foundation. He previously served as the Development Director for Build Institute, focused on small business development in metro Detroit, and the Partnership and Development Manager for Honor Community Health, a community health center based in Pontiac. Scott also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Avalon Healing Center, a statewide leader in providing comprehensive and evidence-based advocacy and forensic nursing services for survivors of sexual violence in Wayne County, and as Vice Chairperson of Break Away, a national organization dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools and resources they need to make community a priority.
Scott holds a Master in Public Administration from Wayne State University with a concentration on Metropolitan and Urban Policy as well as a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Integrative Public Relations and media design from Central Michigan University, where he was a leader in nonprofit volunteerism in his community.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Vice President of Development
- Founder of No Nonsense Fundraising
- President of the Greater Detroit Chapter
Sommer K. Brock is a dedicated servant leader with a passion for improving outcomes for disadvantaged groups. She has worked to fulfill this desire by serving in various fundraising capacities at several nonprofit organizations in southeast Michigan and by providing consulting services to small nonprofits.
Ms. Brock is President of the Greater Detroit Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals where she has served in various roles including chair of the National Philanthropy Day committee and vice-chair of the IDEA committee. In addition, Sommer is a member of the Board of Trustees for several nonprofits serving the Pontiac community including The Art Experience and Accent Pontiac. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Sommer holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Sommer is the founder of No Nonsense Fundraising, LLC which helps to expand the reach and impact of small nonprofits, a graduate of Leadership Oakland XXVII and a member of Oakland County Elite 40 under 40 class of 2018. She enjoys spending time with her children, Jacoya, age 20 and Trent Jr., age 8; and travelling with her partner, Trent, Sr.