Alma Wheeler Smith served in the Michigan Legislature for 14 years, eight in the Senate and six in the House. She served on the Appropriations Committee in both chambers. In 2001, Smith became the first African American to mount a campaign for governor on Michigan's Democratic ticket and initiated a second run in 2010.

Stacie Clayton is the Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for Detroit Renewable Energy. In this role, Clayton leads the company’s government and community engagement efforts.

Laura Reyes Kopack JD, is the Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations for the Mechanical Contractors Association, Detroit where she is a trustee on numerous business trusts and Boards of Directors in the construction/business industry and the community. She also practiced law for over thirty years at Creighton, McLean and Shea PLC, her own law firm, and in the corporate sector.

Bishop Ira Combs, Jr., D.D. is the founder of Greater Bible Way Temple and has served as the senior pastor for over 38 years. He was elevated to the office of Bishop with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., (P.A.W.) in 2010, has served as a member of the Northern District Council for over 30 years, and currently serves as Diocesan Bishop for the 5th Episcopal District - Michigan/Canada.

Rasha Demashkieh is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health. She is currently a practicing pharmacist at CVS pharmacy in Port Huron, Michigan.

Regina Gasco-Bentley of Petoskey is the chairperson of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. 

Denise Grim is the owner of DYG Public Relations, Marketing & Special Events LLC and is currently contracted with the State of Michigan as the Outreach Coordinator for the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC).  

Jeff Sakwa is the President of Noble Realty, Inc. He is also the President and founder of Defeat the Label, an advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness of bullying and people with autism.