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ROCK STARS

our next generation of leaders
o u r n e x t g e n e r a t i o n o f l e a d e r s

At Samaritas we are all about Being the Rock that Starts the Ripple, and live by the question -

how far will your ripple go? Currents, Samaritas’ new emerging leaders board, is working to
build energy around our mission to create impact, just as currents in a body of water build

momentum and flow, mobilizing movement.

The unique part of this experience is that leadership of this group requires equal representation

from the communities we serve; providing a very different-than-most, equitable, inclusive,
learning and leading experience that connects people with families and communities,

empowering them to live their fullest life possible to create a ripple effect of transformation.

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MARGARITA HERNANDEZ DAN TAYLOR MICHALLENE THACKER-

VP of Entrepreneurial Services, Vice President, Retirement, MANN
Ann Arbor SPARK
NFP Regional Director, Catapult Learning

Margarita Hernandez, PhD, has been involved with "I’ve worked for the last 16 years at NFP in Michallene’s passion for serving others is evident in
tech startups as an advisor, coach, and mentor for downtown Royal Oak. Engaging in earnest with the her work and volunteer activities. Prior to joining
nearly four years. Passionate about community, community is a principle that my parents instilled in Catapult, Michallene served as a member of the
Margarita supports economic development initiatives me from an early age and has led me to volunteering executive team and lead the fundraising efforts at
and STEM education programs for youth. with a number of special organizations, including as City Year in Detroit.
a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters."

Interested in being a part of this exciting group? Reach out to Kelli Dobner, Chief Advancement Officer at Kelli.Dobner@samaritas.org.

Let Us Curate Your Legacy

The Samaritas Foundation was established in 1973 to secure funding for key Samaritas programs through
endowments. Gifts to the endowment are perpetual and annually support statewide Samaritas programs. The Carl
E. Thomas Endowment Fund is the primary endowment fund, but others include the Wilsterman Fund, Gregersen
Fund, Nussdorfer Fund, Holle Fund, and Meints Funds. Financial gifts can be made directly to a fund or customized
by a donor.

Contact Sandra Sommer, Senior Director of Major Gifts, to learn about these and other legacy gift options at
(313) 308-8862 or by email at Sandra.Sommer@samaritas.org.
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