We are Hope Ignites Detroit
Hope Ignites Detroit helps motivated high school students rise above disadvantaged backgrounds. Our goal is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally, and academically prepared for post-secondary education and productive life, breaking barriers so they can become community-minded leaders.
Hope Ignites firmly believes that young people have the power to overcome adversity, realize their potential, and help transform our world. They create these successes when we remove obstacles, support and believe in them, and provide environments and opportunities that build on their strengths.
Hope Ignites Detroit is a proud member of the Hope Ignites Network. Our Network Headquarters, located in St. Louis, Missouri, connects, provides leadership to, and offers signature college-preparatory programming to 14 affiliates. Each affiliate is independently incorporated, governed by its own board of directors, and responsible for its own fundraising. Affiliation and services agreements link the Network to ensure mission and brand fidelity, quality operations, maximum functional capacity, and consistency in training, programmatic standards, and best practices.
OUR MISSION & DNA
LOCAL IMPACT
We have great numbers to represent our success and we often hit 100%. But that’s not where the story ends. There isn’t a number that is large enough to represent the character, ambition, courage and integrity of our young men and women.
See how Hope Ignites is prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
LEADERSHIP
The Hope Ignites Detroit Board of Directors and staff leadership collaborate to ensure mission fidelity, financial stewardship and transparency. This team of professionals is committed to continuous learning, effective programming and improvement through impact evaluation and innovation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Hebert
Chair
VP–Sales and Business Development
Woodbridge Group
Bryan Marx
Treasurer
Robert Hughes
Secretary
President Hughes Interest LLC
Retired VP General Manager
Hewlett Packard
Michael Armstrong
Corporate Recruiter/ Talent Acquisition Specialist
MINTH Group
Kerri Binno
Jo Coleman
Scott Crane
Dante Dixson, PhD
Assistant Professor- Educational Psychology
Wayne State University
Dan Dulworth
Clark Hill PLC
Glenn Ellis
President & CEO Hino Trucks
A Toyota Group Company
Paul Garwood
Restorative Justice/Roseville Community Schools, Certified Trauma & Resilience Specialist, Mental Health Advocate, Youth Instructor, Professional Speaker, and Sports Journalist.
Daniel Laible
Executive Vice President and CFO
NYX, Inc.
Ruben Lugo
*BHGH Detroit Alumni
Business Analyst II
TD Auto Finance
Keiyania Mann
Director of Councils, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers
David Noonan
Partner, Assurance Services Ernst & Young LLP
Bruno Olvera
Head of Diversity Supplier Development, Stellantis Purchasing and Supply Chain
Melanie Tamas
Supply Chain Executive
John Sherman
Maricruz Zamora
* BHGH Detroit Alumni
Business Architecture Specialist
Accenture Detroit
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE