Honoring Michigan’s female trailblazers to inspire the women and girls of today and tomorrow.
Rachel Baas slowly backs up her newly renovated 1968 Shasta Compact Camper into the driveway of the historic Belknap home in Heritage Hill. Tufts of orange and yellow hair peek out of the window. “Is this good?” she calls out, swiftly shifting into park. As Rachel begins her set up, she begins sharing her journey … Read more
Tina Freese Decker President and CEO Corewell Health™ Tina Freese Decker is President & CEO of Corewell Health™, a leading integrated health system that strives to provide simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional care and coverage to millions of Michigan residents. Leadership | Known for her vision and drive, Tina was a key architect of the 2022 … Read more
There has been so much going on over here at Michigan Women Forward. We were so fortunate to have been able to host artist, K.W. Bell in our museum space in March. If you weren’t able to make it in, you can find more information about her pieces here. Read more here…
Dear Friend, Today, on Women’s Equality Day 2021, the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame reopened its doors after a global pandemic and a flood. We celebrate the resiliency of this beloved long-standing institution along with the many inspiring Michigan women inducted and recognized for their perseverance and innovation. We also remember the center’s founder, Dr. Gladys … Read more
Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om1Oi_h8A2s Meet the Panelists Faye Nelson, Black HERstory Panelist, Foundation Sector Faye Nelson is director of Michigan Programs at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, Faye provides leadership and oversight of the foundation’s investments in Michigan to create conditions that ensure children have opportunities to … Read more