Luisa Schumacher, executive director of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology, is the next speaker for the Wheelhouse Talks sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University.
The monthly talks feature regional and state leaders who will share their philosophy and experience. Schumacher’s talk is scheduled for November 9 at the Kroc Community Center in Grand Rapids.
Schumacher serves on the Wealthy Theater Centennial Cabinet, Varnum Diversity Inclusion Council, Laugh Fest Cabinet and the Grand Rapids Boxing Foundation. Her previous work experience includes serving as manager of Corporate and Community Relations for Metro Health and marketing and communications director for Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids.
Schumacher received the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Athena Young Professional Award in 2009, and was named a Regional Thought Leader by MiBiz in 2008.
Future Wheelhouse speakers include:
November 30: H. James Williams, dean of Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business
January 18: Marsha Rappley, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine
February 8: Andy Dillon, state treasurer
March 14: Mayra Martinez, founder of Mi Raza Association of Commerce
April 11: Rick DeVos, founder of ArtPrize
For more information, contact the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at (616) 331-2770 or visit www.allpresidents.org.
