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Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating meaningful change in Northern Michigan. Each of our staff brings unique skills, perspectives, and a shared vision for creating positive, lasting impact by working hand-in-hand with changemakers to drive meaningful transformation.
Meet the people behind our work and learn more about their commitment to building a better future for our region.
Freya Bradford
Director of Systems Change & Learning
Freya strategizes to put our region on the leading edge of changemaking.
fbradford@rotarycharities.org
Stacey Foster
Office Manager
Stacey has been keeping us organized for 30 years.
sfoster@rotarycharities.org
Kendra Luta
Grants and Learning Manager
Kendra supports our internal systems and external learning opportunities.
kluta@rotarycharities.org
Miriam Owsley
Manager of Strategic Communications
Miriam collaborates with changemakers to tell compelling stories of impact and change.
mowsley@rotarycharities.org
Mi Stanley
Director of Community Development
Mi connects people and ideas and ensures our work reflects the unique needs of the region.
mstanley@rotarycharities.org
Sakura Takano
CEO
Sakura leads our team and directs resources toward building community assets for all.
stakano@rotarycharities.org
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated members of the Rotary Club of Traverse City, elected by their peers to serve.
We are grateful for their expertise, passion, and service above self.
| Lorraine Beers | Board Chair |
| Kelly Dunham | Chief Culture Officer, 4Front Credit Union |
| Madison Ford | Account Executive, Ford Insurance, Rotary Club of Traverse City Presidential Designee |
| Tom Haase | Rotary Camps & Services Board Liaison |
| John Hall | DDS, MS, Hall Periodontics |
| Wendy Irvin | Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region |
| Greg Luyt | Shareholder & Director, Bowerman, Bowden, Ford, Clulo & Luyt |
| Benjamin Marentette | City Clerk, City of Traverse City, Board Secretary and Treasurer |
| John Roddy | Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Interlochen Public Radio |
| Autumn Soltysiak | Partner, hemming& |
| Rebecca Teahen | Financial Advisor, Baird |