Speakers

Mark Mals is the Executive Director, Mercy Education Project – Detroit. 

 

Through studying philosophy and art history at Michigan State University, Mark Mals discovered truth and beauty. Through numerous volunteer opportunities within the city of Detroit, while earning an M.Div. from Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Mark was exposed to the suffering and humanity in the world. Through years of teaching theology and philosophy at Detroit Loyola High School and the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, Mark encountered the potential in others. Through his family, and all others he encounters, Mark realizes that treating others with kindness, compassion, and love is just a better way to live. Following many years of tutoring young girls at Mercy Education Project (MEP) in southwest Detroit, Mark found his way to becoming MEP’s executive director in 2021. Mark is passionate about helping women and girls live in a world immersed in equality and equity, just as intended.

Linda Kozianowski is the Director of Development for Easterseals MORC. She is dedicated to spreading the word about Easterseals MORC and what the organizaiton does. Linda values every opporutnity to educate the community about the individuals served by Easterseals MORC.  Even if you do not need the services of Easterseals MORC you may know someone who does, and that is what drives her mission.  

The mission of Easterseals MORC is to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. We value individuals for their different talents, backgrounds, identities, cultures, experiences,  and abilities, and are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that encourages and values diversity where respect, appreciation, equality, and inclusion are core values. 

Easterseals assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Each center provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves.

Professor Bell has been a resident of Birmingham for a little over 76 years and he and his wife have lived on Pleasant Street in Birmingham for 49 years. 

Academic Career at University of Michigan: A Harvey Bell, IV is one of the College’s first Professor of Engineering Practice and also serves as the Co-director of the Multidisciplinary Design Program. He comes back to college after a 39 year career in the automotive industry with General Motors. During his career with General Motors some of his significant positions were: Chief Engineering, 2.5 Liter Engine, Vehicle Chief Engineer, 4th Generation Camaro and Firebird, Executive Director, Advanced Vehicle Development Center for North America. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and undertook undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan-Dearborn.

 

The Birmingham Rotary Club sponsors an Interact Club at Seaholm High School. The program will include:

• Interact Club Member Presentations
• Announcement of Birmingham Rotary Club Community Service Scholarships

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

What are the benefits?

• Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
• Take action to make a difference in your school and community
• Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
• Become a leader in your school and community
• Have fun and make new friends from around the world

 

Ms. Diaczok is nurse who has recently done mission work in Dominician Republic. She will present on her exeriences.  

Lindsay Peters is the Senior Director of Field Engagement at Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Lindssay and local hospital leader will speak on topics currently impacting hospitals. 

Based in greater Lansing, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association  is the statewide leader representing all community hospitals in Michigan. Established in 1919, the MHA represents the interests of its member hospitals and health systems in both the legislative and regulatory arenas on key issues and supports their efforts to provide quality, cost-effective and accessible care. The MHA mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities.

Lindsay Peters gained a passion for healthcare in her 12 years as the Director of Strategy, Marketing, and Fund Development at Eaton Rapids Medical Center.  Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ferris State University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Michigan State University. She serves on a number community boards and is member of the Rotary Club of Eaton Rapids.