DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGISTS
Our diverse group of local-to-global individuals collaborate to provide multi-generational community impact, educational enrichment and that "Ah-Ha!" spark. This ignited awareness engages the audience about historical references, current innovation and future insight into the design industry.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_3506dca4938943b99de9e1473a196570~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_49,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_3506dca4938943b99de9e1473a196570~mv2.png)
![MARSHA BATTLE-PHILPOT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_52afcfed4b844e3e8c79353a34471e8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_96,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_52afcfed4b844e3e8c79353a34471e8a~mv2.jpg)
An iconic Detroitist, Marsha has been advising MM-O-DD since 2015.
![DWIGHT PHILLIPS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_e53cbd2842cc41fb93fae39450c67e25~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_e53cbd2842cc41fb93fae39450c67e25~mv2.jpeg)
First Treasurer for MM-O-DD and an advisor since 2015.
![MICHAEL WILLOUGHBY](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_7821639282f244d883b2524b4dc55df3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_7821639282f244d883b2524b4dc55df3~mv2.jpeg)
CEO of MWA & Associates, MM-O-DD’s 1st VP + advisor since 2015.
![Christianne Sims-Malone](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_5bb2cac7fc49427ca6d708e62309ef05.jpg/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_5bb2cac7fc49427ca6d708e62309ef05.jpg)
is a major reason for the formative first years of MM-O-DD! She is a community leader in Detroit both personally and professionally.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_c2a84b29875e401ab2141fe20b7f47a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_112,h_112,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_c2a84b29875e401ab2141fe20b7f47a7~mv2.jpg)
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
![LESLIE ANN PILLING](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_5c225da799cd4d87b5d37a7196ff76e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_142,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_5c225da799cd4d87b5d37a7196ff76e7~mv2.jpg)
Founder/Executive BOD President (Next Level Member)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_0011497810e34237a9159b69f6a3967b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_0011497810e34237a9159b69f6a3967b~mv2.jpg)
Executive BOD Vice President & CEO Haute MGMT.
![JAMES SERCU](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_7280174171554d0a929be70a5bbb6e55~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_150,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_7280174171554d0a929be70a5bbb6e55~mv2.jpg)
Executive BOD Treasurer/CDO
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_6c977cd46e2b45e99a66e4129b0d438c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_92,h_186,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_6c977cd46e2b45e99a66e4129b0d438c~mv2.jpg)
Executive BOD Secretary C0-owner Haute MGMT. Next Level Member)
![AKI CHOKLAT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_846902f1a8674f3c85672bac2fade209~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_126,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_846902f1a8674f3c85672bac2fade209~mv2.jpg)
Executive BOD and Chair of CCS Fashion Design Department, Linda Dresner Endowment (Next Level member)
ACTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
![RICH ALTHERR](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_64e856bbebff4ed895f85249f5729bc5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_75,h_75,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_64e856bbebff4ed895f85249f5729bc5~mv2.jpeg)
BOD Director of Biomimicry CEO Nature Comes Standard LLC
![CHUCK DUQUET](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_4c7184791f204164acd7b1b848111cc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_91,h_107,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_4c7184791f204164acd7b1b848111cc5~mv2.jpg)
BOD & CEO Collected Detroit: host 2019+.
![LYNLEY HONKANEN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_02a6c0f8cb4740dc8e7e3dfabad292af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_90,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_02a6c0f8cb4740dc8e7e3dfabad292af~mv2.jpg)
BOD & Director of Youth Edutainment from 2019+.
![AARON ROSENHAUS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_8df41d97eae54e93a8362644da281f13~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_8df41d97eae54e93a8362644da281f13~mv2.jpeg)
BOD & COO Uniland Corp. — a 5th generation build/construct company.
![KIANA WENZELL](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_f4d15da6a38f4313a51395a899499f0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_171,h_209,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_f4d15da6a38f4313a51395a899499f0d~mv2.jpg)
Interior Designer & co-director of the Design Core Detroit organization with a UNESCO City Of Design designation. (Next Level Member)
![JAMIE WINEMAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_02a1684c89844bb89bad0761f303ac32~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_155,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_02a1684c89844bb89bad0761f303ac32~mv2.jpg)
BOD & BRAINWORXX DIRECTOR OF NEURO COMMUNITY ADVOCATES & Co-owner of WolfGangGang & co. +
ACTIVE MM-O-DD SOCIAL COUNCIL
![ABI SEN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_3506dca4938943b99de9e1473a196570~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_49,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_3506dca4938943b99de9e1473a196570~mv2.png)
UX designer and MM-O-DD Social Council interface researcher, applications and analytics.
![ACKEEM SALMON](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_37e83c53cfc643f18f0f0cb4858642f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_120,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_37e83c53cfc643f18f0f0cb4858642f7~mv2.jpg)
Musician, photographer, and multimedia artist. He holds a BFA from CCS in Photography with a minor in Fine Art.
![CHERRY WOOD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_7eb3c44846594dc996c8c0f2fe34e37e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_60,h_65,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_7eb3c44846594dc996c8c0f2fe34e37e~mv2.jpg)
Performance sculptor, experiential designer artist
![DAVID SIMONELLI](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_4443775d6e53482fac987610539739ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_4443775d6e53482fac987610539739ee~mv2.jpg)
Intellectual property Attorney at Simonelli and Associates.
![ELISABETH KASSAB](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_5aee0975ed0b421fbf1b3a9d0dd40731~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_5aee0975ed0b421fbf1b3a9d0dd40731~mv2.jpg)
CEO Stylist Check
![EVAN SPARROW](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_49de63d9a668417e9378817095ff878f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_88,h_86,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_49de63d9a668417e9378817095ff878f~mv2.png)
CEO Sparrow Design
![GENEVIEVE NOWAK](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_1620b470d5c341e7a81da697fe5c93a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_1620b470d5c341e7a81da697fe5c93a9~mv2.jpg)
Founder Detroit River Coalition and Belle Isle Sustainability Director
![IJANIA CORTEZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_16b3a2de0d054d088baa9f63f66d1f27~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_189,h_188,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_16b3a2de0d054d088baa9f63f66d1f27~mv2.jpg)
Detroit artist
![PARKER LYNCH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_c62512ade6894fdfb5606dbb964266c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_c62512ade6894fdfb5606dbb964266c4~mv2.jpg)
CEO Hedgehog Health and President of BARD
![JACOB EMMETT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_123c1b6cac7e46bd803bc6eb2dcc57c3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_75,h_75,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_123c1b6cac7e46bd803bc6eb2dcc57c3~mv2.png)
Fashion Accessory Designer
![KATE CASTILLENTI](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_11e45caa077e4872b9b013197a49c5d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_154,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_11e45caa077e4872b9b013197a49c5d8~mv2.jpg)
MM-O-DD Social Council campaign activator.
![KEVIN BARRANCO](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_c5cabddc9bf3409382b9265625177c1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_145,h_143,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_c5cabddc9bf3409382b9265625177c1f~mv2.jpg)
Fine art photographer and mixed media artist.
![MARGARET HENIGE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_52acb5c433ff48caa2920e47c957093e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_52acb5c433ff48caa2920e47c957093e~mv2.jpg)
Fashion Accessory Designer + Sustainability based.
![MARK ANTHONY STANISZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_a55bea8bb7e34a7da84d2c668258853e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_78,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_a55bea8bb7e34a7da84d2c668258853e~mv2.jpeg)
Creative Producer: Film, Festivals,
![MARIAN REITCH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_c9505b3170dc43509382ff35f7eaffef~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_c9505b3170dc43509382ff35f7eaffef~mv2.jpeg)
Executive Director of Global Ties > Detroit.
![MARLA KAFTAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_e3daf7a6edfc46bdb3223438c99494b3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_120,h_130,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_e3daf7a6edfc46bdb3223438c99494b3~mv2.jpeg)
CEO EDIT: Wellness
![MELANIE MCCLINTOCK](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_c3ca5d4c1e52470fb09905809329740a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_88,h_99,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_c3ca5d4c1e52470fb09905809329740a~mv2.png)
CCS Chair: Colors and Materials Design Department.
![MOHAMMAD ALI MOHAMMADIAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_90a0e90e9f224bdbbb71477630f2c000~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_144,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_90a0e90e9f224bdbbb71477630f2c000~mv2.jpg)
A Transportation designer at one of the big 3. MM-O-DD Social Council AI researcher to develop and implement innovative Design/Art concepts, projections and outcomes for our culture and an upcoming exhibition in 2025.
![NANCY WANCHIK](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_3f6f33938bcf4efda61e3006611769a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_3f6f33938bcf4efda61e3006611769a8~mv2.jpg)
Mixed-media fine artist.
![NICHOLAS NEWTON](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_02b4a3812c214010977b96178af45bc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_93,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_02b4a3812c214010977b96178af45bc9~mv2.jpg)
Accomplished International Opera Singer.
![NICOLE LINDSEY](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_6b9f8632ee7c49f8bc8839a41ed0d169~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_6b9f8632ee7c49f8bc8839a41ed0d169~mv2.jpg)
Co-owner: Detroit Hives.
![PAUL ROSA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_a16eaa5d8cec454fbf9ac4b07ce473d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_100,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_a16eaa5d8cec454fbf9ac4b07ce473d1~mv2.jpg)
A transportaion designer at one of the big 3. MM-O-DD Social Council AI researcher to develop and implement innovative Design/Art concepts, projections and outcomes for our culture and an upcoming exhibition in 2025.
![SHANNON LAZOVSKI](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_75a0926da4cd46fcbf439a6776c6549f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_104,h_130,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/4353b1_75a0926da4cd46fcbf439a6776c6549f~mv2.jpeg)
CEO Detroit Fashion News, Glamorous Mom's and Lazovski Agency.
![STEVE MCBRIDE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_699eaa171c55472c9332194595e4bef7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_78,h_96,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_699eaa171c55472c9332194595e4bef7~mv2.jpg)
Executive Director: Pewabic Pottery.
![TIMOTHY PAULE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_52236a0b04b34e0e971cba2dffcecab5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_91,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_52236a0b04b34e0e971cba2dffcecab5~mv2.jpg)
Co-owner: Detroit Hives.
![YASMINE OLIVE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_3e81f3947f824b83aeef8e9071a15b89~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_49,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_3e81f3947f824b83aeef8e9071a15b89~mv2.png)
CEO capsule_a, a mid-century modern furniture store.
IN MEMORY OF
DESIGNERS/ARTISTS/SCIENTISTS/INVENTORS/ENGINEERS/MUSIC INDUSTRY/
The below designers have participated in MM-O-DD. The design industry and related fields has historically been a behind the scenes and under the radar platform. We highlight the people who have displayed talent and who are current in the industry and interested in sparking the interest of our future generations.
abeessa by Rob Lubera + Mary Lubera (Fashion Brand) + Shelley Grech, Adnan Charara (Accessory /Fashion Artist/Designer), Aki Choklat (Accessory Designer), Alore Niemi ( Accessory Designer), Albert Kahn (Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation), Amelia Novella Rennell (Artist), Amineh Ahmad (Accessory Designer), ArkadiyPolezhaev CEO Arkadiy Polezhaev, Artis Lane (Fine Art Painter), Armageddon Beachparty Fashion/Accessory/Product Artist/Designers), Ava Kaloustian ( Accessory Designer), Boswell Hardwick ( Millenary: Accessory Designer), Bradley Cannon (Accessory Designer), Brennan Brooks (Fashion Photography), Celeste Smith (Millenary), Christian O'Grady(Graphic Designer/Photographer), Cynthia LaMaide Designs (Fashion Designer), David Barr (Artist), Dawn Smith (Textile Design), Dena Salmaci (Salgiano) (Fashion Designer), Denzel Palm (Artists), Donovan Dewberry (Fashion Designer), Elizabeth Youngblood (Accessory Designer), Eric Beamon (Jewelry Designer), Eric Lowry (Designer/Artist), Evan Sparrow (Fashion Designer), Ewa Markiewicz (Fashion Designer), Fernando Gutierrez (Accessory Designer), Fel3000ft. (Artist),Feyrouz (International Fashion Designer- Luxembourg), Hailey Kasper (Fashion Photography), Heron Robinson ( Fashion/Accessory Designer), Isabelle Foti (Accessory Designer), Jac Bladow (Accessory Designer), James Kay (multi-medium artist),Janna Coumoundouros ( Fashion/Accessory Designer), Jim Pallas (Artist), Josie Teachout (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Juan Martinez (Artists), Kelly Grant (Artist), Keiko Koakutsu CEP/Princilple Designer Keiko Koakutsu, Kevin Barranco (Photographer/Artist), Kristen Canda (Artist), Kristine Ferguson (Fashion/Product Designer), Kalom McClure: Kam Dynasty (Jewelry Designer), Kelsey Coleman (Accessory Designer), Kevin Bastyr ( Inventor + Artist), Kill The Hate (Fashion/Accessory Designer), kirk roda (Artist), Lauren Zapaglione (Accessory Designer), Leon Dickey (Multi-medium artist), Lynette Haylalah (Fashion/Accessory Designer), Mandisa Smith (Fashion/Accessory/Product Artist/Designer), Marianna Sanchez (Fashion Accessories Designer), Mark Samel (Artist/Designer), Mary Storey (Accessory Designer), Matt Lambert (JewelryDesigner) Matt Richmond (Fashion Designer), Megan Otenbaker (Fashion Designer), Meredith Lorde'-Cole (Accessory Artist/Designer), Meridith Honkanen (Jewelry Designer), Mike Han of House of Han (Modern Vandalism Artist), Nakia Camp (Realism Arttsist), Olga Babushkina (Accessory Designer), Parker Lynch of HedgeHog Health ( Designer), Peter Kyke (Lighting Designer), Rachel Willnus (Millenary Accessory Designer),Rich Wright (Jewelry/Graphics/Fashion Artist/Designer), Ro Colston (Animate artist), Rob Lubera (Fashion Designer), S.Kay Young (Photographer), Scott Beles of DEF LAB Designs (Metal Artist) Smithmade (Furniture Designers), Terrell White aka Realm (Afro-futurism Artist), Tina Tomicic ( Handbag Designer), Tom Carbone (Shoe and accessory Designer), Tori Abrahams ( Accessory Designer),Tracy Reese (Fashion Designer)
![ALEX ALEXANDER](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_d79dca9fb6af42f2b106844645b62656~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_104,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_d79dca9fb6af42f2b106844645b62656~mv2.jpg)
We honor Mr. Alexander; volunteer for the MM-O-DD Professional Photography Council from 2019-2020.
![GABRIEL GONZALEZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_e5feb022d8424722b940959e8721c60f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_104,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_e5feb022d8424722b940959e8721c60f~mv2.jpg)
We honor the life-long passion that Gabe had for the security of his fellow citizens as our Director of Security for 4 years.
![DAVID PHILPOT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_ac9ea9a707b24e33bcba0eb0671ca096~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_101,h_126,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_ac9ea9a707b24e33bcba0eb0671ca096~mv2.jpg)
Artist
![ERIC MOSS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_ef8526dd26cb486eb25777e9363ffbf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_101,h_101,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_ef8526dd26cb486eb25777e9363ffbf1~mv2.jpg)
We honor Eric as one of the originators in the development of the the original vision of MM-O-DD.
![PAUL J. SMITH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_d339d6d1d6ea400198649cfc5a39cc73~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_75,h_42,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_d339d6d1d6ea400198649cfc5a39cc73~mv2.jpeg)
Paul J. Smith was an arts administrator, curator, and artist based in New York. Smith gave MM-O-DD the first piece in our permanent collection.
![ROBERT + MARGARET JONES](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4353b1_7726bf13b0a14c9b9f371e5059e02f88~mv2_d_1916_1524_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_117,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4353b1_7726bf13b0a14c9b9f371e5059e02f88~mv2_d_1916_1524_s_2.jpg)
Thank you to the family for their support in the 2016/2017 Biomimicry Design Dare Challenge programming.
INTERNS | VOLUNTEERS
Local-to-global people have been inspired by the message we provide and have joined together in the name of Design.
Our partner Global Ties > Detroit provides international business and diplomacy by inviting many people from countries to participate in programs and events.
MM-O-DD has mentored interns from prestious universities including
University of Michigan, College for Creative Studies, Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Norwood University, University of Art and Design Pennsylvania,
Interested in becoming involved? contact us at info@mm-o-dd.org