We are Hope Ignites Detroit
Hope Ignites Detroit helps motivated high school students rise above disadvantaged backgrounds. Our goal is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally, and academically prepared for post-secondary education and productive life, breaking barriers so they can become community-minded leaders.
Hope Ignites firmly believes that young people have the power to overcome adversity, realize their potential, and help transform our world. They create these successes when we remove obstacles, support and believe in them, and provide environments and opportunities that build on their strengths.
Hope Ignites Detroit is a proud member of the Hope Ignites Network. Our Network Headquarters, located in St. Louis, Missouri, connects, provides leadership to, and offers signature college-preparatory programming to 14 affiliates. Each affiliate is independently incorporated, governed by its own board of directors, and responsible for its own fundraising. Affiliation and services agreements link the Network to ensure mission and brand fidelity, quality operations, maximum functional capacity, and consistency in training, programmatic standards, and best practices.
OUR MISSION & DNA
LOCAL IMPACT
We have great numbers to represent our success and we often hit 100%. But that’s not where the story ends. There isn’t a number that is large enough to represent the character, ambition, courage and integrity of our young men and women.
See how Hope Ignites is prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
LEADERSHIP
The Hope Ignites Detroit Board of Directors and staff leadership collaborate to ensure mission fidelity, financial stewardship and transparency. This team of professionals is committed to continuous learning, effective programming and improvement through impact evaluation and innovation.
Brittney Smith
brittney.smith@hopeignites.org
Carol Blevins
Tamiko Clark
Zykevise Gamble
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Hebert
Chair
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Carlex Glass America
Bryan Marx
Treasurer
Michael Armstrong
Corporate Recruiter/ Talent Acquisition Specialist
MINTH Group
Kerri Binno
Jo Coleman
Scott Crane
Dan Dulworth
Clark Hill PLC
Glenn Ellis
President & CEO Hino Trucks
A Toyota Group Company
Daniel Laible
Executive Vice President and CFO
NYX, Inc.
Ruben Lugo
*BHGH Detroit Alumni
Business Analyst II
TD Auto Finance
Keiyania Mann
Director of Councils, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
David Noonan
Partner, Assurance Services Ernst & Young LLP
Bruno Olvera
Head of Diversity Supplier Development, Stellantis Purchasing and Supply Chain
Eric Reed
Executive Director
SAY Detroit
John Sherman
Taniesha Thomas
Inclusion Strategtist
Populus Group
Melanie Tamas
Supply Chain Executive
Brad Udy
VP of Middle Market Banking Huntington Bank
Maricruz Zamora
* BHGH Detroit Alumni
Business Architecture Specialist
Accenture Detroit
STEWARDSHIP
We pledge to ensure your investment has the impact that it merits. Hope Ignites continues to enhance our Performance Management Tool, utilizing peer accountability and support across our fourteen affiliates and Headquarters.
This consistent evaluation allows us to assess our data-centric, outcomes-oriented programming. Our ability to generate real-time data gives us the opportunity to provide maximum transparency to our stakeholders.
Additionally, Hope Ignites adheres to AFP’s Donor Bill of Rights.
Hope Ignites and all 14 affiliates undergo an annual audit. This transparency enables us to demonstrate our sound stewardship of the resources invested by our generous donors.
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE