2023 MINDSHARE GALA

A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR AND GIVING

Wednesday, May 10

GRPS University
1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Thank you for joining us at THIS YEAR’S 2023 MINDSHARE GALA! It was a great EVENING TO UPLIFT AND SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ALL OF OUR GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOLARS!

We honored our history as an organization and it’s 30 years of achievements, followed by recognizing our community partner of the year, distinguished alumni, and teacher of the year. We shared what you, as critical community members and supporters, can do to ensure the success of every student for the next 30 years!

Distinguished Alumni 2023 Winners

Dave Custer, Ottawa Hills Alumni 65'
Lisa Lowery, Ottawa Hills Alumni 85'
Kenyatta Brame, City High Alumni 88'

Community Partners of the Year

Rockford Construction
Lake Michigan Credit Union

We are so close to hitting or goal of $225,000 for our scholars! Can you help us cross the finish line?

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Mindshare guests will have the option to dinner between choices such as: 

  • Tuscan Chicken
    • Roasted Chicken w/ a Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Cream Sauce
    • Roasted Redskin Potatoes
    • Broccolini
  • Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato – GF + Vegetarian
    • Half a Roasted Sweet Potato stuffed w/ a Southwest Mix of Roasted vegetables, finished w/ a Lime Crema

Water, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Lemonade and Coffee will be provided as non-alcoholic options. 

There will be a hosted bar that includes beer and wine options as well. 

Mindshare’s annual gala is a formal event with cocktail attire encouraged. You can even get extra credit points for prom attire!

Mindshare Committee

Emily Cantor
Bob Chapla
Christopher Dean
Kellie Dean

Brendan Geary
Kristian Grant
Jonathan Harper
Becky Knack

Senita Lenear
Maggie Malone
India Manns
Brianne Pitchford

Alexis Reame
Monica Steimle App
Zachary Verhulst

Board of Directors

Christine Arnold
Tony Baker, Ph.D.
Sommar Boese
Anne Marie Carson
Joe DiBenedetto
Tim Duflo

Brendan Geary
Max Gibbs
Charissa C. Huang
Mike Hu
Dr. Peter Knoester
Madelaine Lane

Paul Lee
Gretchen Mousel
Ruth Posthumus
Greg Rios
Dr. Leadriane Roby
Raynard Ross

Alexis Reame
Monica Steimle App
Zachary Verhulst

Our Mission: Cultivating community resources to enrich educational
experiences and remove barriers so every student learns, develops, and thrives.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

SUCCEEDING:
GROWING:
Joan P Secchia Foundation
INSPIRING:
Barb and Mitt Rohwer
Norm and Marilyn Levin
Ruth Posthumus & Marlin Feyen
COmmunity Partner of the Year Award Co-Sponsor
Distinguished Alumni Award Co-Sponsor