Anna Kohn

Detroitologist

Meet Anna Kohn, 28, Director, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue; Self-Designed “Detroitologist,” Social media expert, Fundraiser, Grant writer. Devilsticker. Bikes to work.

Robb Lippitt

Fast Dance Company Man

Meet Robb Lippitt, 44, biz wiz and career volunteer; CEO Revolution Dancewear; gifted fundraiser, tennis player, frequent flyer, home chef, children’s author. Sleeps little.

Patti Aaron

Constant Gardener

Meet Patti Aaron, 55, avid gardener, deeply rooted in service to the community. Wholehearted social entrepreneur, JCRC’s Activist of the Year.

Jordan Levin

Life Coach

Meet Jordan Levin, Age 36, MSU Grad, owner of CrossFit Bloomfield, Life Coach, founder of the Jordan Levin Childhood Obesity Foundation. Relentless achiever. Motivational speaker. Never takes no for an answer.

Daniel Gross

Detroit Believer

Meet Hazzan Daniel Gross, Age 36, Lyrical, Liturgical Baritone. Pianist, Composer, Spiritual Leader. Rare Talent. Followed His Calling To Detroit, Found A Perfect Match at Adat Shalom Synagogue

Barbra Giles

Change Agent

Meet Barbra Giles, 44, Master of Social Work and Community Work. Associate Director and “Grandfriend” of Jewish Senior Life. Leader in Elder Care, Visionary Exec. All-Round Loving Mom.

Elaine and Eugene Driker

Two True to Detroit

Meet Elaine and Eugene Driker, married 53 years, devoted Detroiters. City boosters. Social activists, prolific fundraisers. Distinguisher alumni and leading supporters of Wayne State University.

Yisrael and Devorah Pinson

Emissary Family

Meet Rabbi Yisrael Pinson and Devorah. Husband and wife, soul mates, parents of five. Web-savvy students of Torah; gentle teachers, mentors, spiritual leaders. Emissaries of Chabad, building community in midtown Detroit.

Jeff Aronoff

The Buzz Inside D:hive

Meet Jeff Aronoff, Age 36, Mover, Shaker, Big City Booster and Startup Biz Advisor: First Executive Director of D:HIVE, A HUB of Activity Building Community in Detroit.

Lisa Lis

Every Friday a Challah Day

Meet Lisa Mark Lis, social activist, philanthropist, community builder, president of Federation’s Women’s Department, networker ready to meet, greet, tweet and wish the world a Shabbat Shalom.