Rising Stars Class of 2021

Rising Stars ~ Angie Perkins

August 16, 2021 ~ Angie Perkins speaks with Guy Gordon about her role as the Associate Relationship Manager, AVP for PNC Financial Services Group and how her dedication to attracting and retaining diverse talent impacts her organization. Angie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars

Rising Stars ~ Alex Goldsmith

August 9, 2021 ~ Alex Goldsmith speaks with Guy Gordon about his role as the Executive Director of New City Kids Detroit and how he chose to launch the new Detroit location against the challenges of the pandemic to help kids that needed support socially and academically. Alex also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars.

Rising Stars ~ Katie Gandy

August 2, 2021 ~ Katie Gandy speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Community Engagement Specialist with Barton Malow and how she impacts her industry by encouraging more female and minority apprentices to engage with her organization's projects. Katie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars.

Rising Stars ~ Adelaide Pascaris

July 26, 2021 ~ Adelaide Pascaris speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Manager of Local Government and Community Affairs with ITC Holdings Corp. and how she enhances relationships with area communities to advance her organization's philanthropic priorities. Adelaide also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars.

Rising Stars ~ Lester Booker Jr.

July 19, 2021 ~ Lester Booker Jr. speaks with Guy Gordon about his position as Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Communications with Citizens Financial Group, Inc and how he shapes narratives to enhance the image of his organization to all critical audiences. Lester also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars.