 | Donna Murray-Brown – Instructor: Planning, Evaluation and Strategic Alliance Donna Murray-Brown serves as Director of Metro Detroit Partnership for Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA). Donna is charged with providing leadership and oversight in Metro Detroit to ensure the organization’s strategic plan, goals and objectives are achieved, and MNA and its affiliate organizations continue to grow and thrive in the region. Prior to joining MNA, Donna Murray-Brown was Vice President and Community Development Director for Charter One Bank. As a part of the Charter One leadership team, Donna utilized her technical expertise and nearly 21 years of banking experience to direct significant community development programs and banking initiatives creating affordable housing, small business development and economic empowerment and revitalization throughout the state of Michigan. Donna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Community Development from University of Detroit Mercy. Donna is a native Detroiter and an active community volunteer. She currently resides in Detroit with her husband and three children. |
 | Jana Chotivkova – Instructor: Financial Management and Transparency and Accountability Jana came to the United States from the Czech Republic. She attended Delta College, SVSU and Northwood University on her way to receiving a BBA in accounting. She joined Yeo & Yeo, P.C. Certified Public Accountants in 2003 and currently serves as Senior Manager in the audit department. She is the in-charge auditor for many municipalities, school districts and not-for-profit organizations. She also provides consulting services to various not-for-profit and governmental entities. Jana is also responsible for training of new firm audit staff in application of audit procedures and standards. Her membership in professional organizations includes the AICPA and MACPA. She lives in Midland with her husband Pavel and their dog Bruno. |
 | Christina Kuo – Instructor: Advocacy and Public Policy Christina joined the Michigan Nonprofit Association in August, 2011 as their Senior Director of Public Policy and Public Affairs. Prior to joining MNA, she was Executive Director of Common Cause Michigan, a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Christina also worked as a legislative aide to State Representative Ellen Lipton, consulted with grassroots organizations, and served as an organizer for nonprofit organizations including Planned Parenthood and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Christina is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Thomas M. Cooley Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. She was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 2009. She lives in Royal Oak with her two pet rabbits, Charlie and Joey. |
 | Terry King – Instructor: Information Systems & Technology and Social Media/Marketing for Non Profits Terry is the CEO of Action Leaders Inc; a consulting, training, and coaching organization that helps small businesses outpace their competition and business leaders transform themselves into vibrant, self-confident, value driven achievers. Before establishing Action Leaders, Terry spent 10 years as a human resources innovator and trendsetter, as well as 5 years as a paramedic. Terry also has 9 years experience as a customer service manager, training employees to deliver the highest standards of performance. Terry is no stranger to helping people. He has spent over 18 years as an innovator and corporate leader, training, motivating and guiding people into rewarding careers. Terry is an energetic and dynamic motivational speaker. Terry does and has served on several boards in the Great Lakes Bay Region |
 | Janet Rentsch – Instructor: Intro to Grant Writing Janet is the Director of Sponsored Programs at Saginaw Valley State University. Janet is responsible in assisting faculty and staff in identifying funding sources; crafting a competitive proposal, including analysis of the proposal; assisting faculty with boilerplate and technical/business elements of the application; and steering the application through the administrative processes and offices, including Internal Review Board and compliance training once funded. Janet also guide the internal application and review at the University (7 programs yearly), instruct on agency priorities, communicate with program officers, and instruct on how to develop a grant application to address targeted areas within the faculty member’s discipline and interest. This approach yields a high success rate, keeps the investigator in high responsibility mode, receives funding, and keeps the faculty engaged in the larger part of the research enterprise. This process also prepared faculty and staff to mentor colleagues in their fields of research. During the FY10 fiscal period—July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010—$3,690,499 was awarded for research and sponsored projects. In addition to support for research-related activities, grants and contracts support education, student services, and program development projects. A total of 100 proposals were submitted to external sponsors during fiscal year 2010. Janet lives in Midland with her husband; their four sons were educated in Midland and attended colleges in Michigan. |
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| Chris Tointon – Instructor: Board Governance Chris Tointon is president and chief executive officer of Greater Midland Community Centers, Inc. He joined GMCC in 2003 as executive director of the Midland Community Center and was promoted to his current role in 2005.Chris is a native of Illinois and came to Midland from Elmhurst, Ill., where he was executive director of the Elmhurst YMCA. He began his career in recreation and social services at the age of 12, when he became the leader of his local parks and recreation department’s t-ball program. Chris has held a variety of roles, including camp counselor, sports coordinator, senior program director, operations director and executive director of recreation organizations throughout the Midwest. He is a member of the Midland Kids First Executive Board, Midland Downtown Development Authority Creating Cool Committee, Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership Institute Steering Committee, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Regional Customer Advisory Panel. Chris is a Rotarian and a graduate of both Leadership Midland and Leadership Michigan. In 2006, Chris was awarded the Ruby Award, which honors individuals younger than 40 for excelling in their professions. And in 2009, he was named a Rising Star by Junior Achievement of Central Michigan. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from North Central College in Illinois. He resides in Midland with his wife Becca and his two young children. |
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| Leanne Van Beek – Instructor: Volunteer Management Leanne VanBeek is the Director of Corporate Services for the Greater Midland Community Centers, Inc. In that role, she is responsible for marketing and communications, including building and shaping market brand, growing community presence, and establishing beneficial partnerships. Additionally, Leanne serves as project manager for strategic initiatives in marketing, communications, employee development, company culture, and performance management, and also leads Greater Reach, the consulting services arm of Greater Midland. She is a certified trainer and leads trainings related to on-boarding and orientation, program and service expectations, employee development and performance management, work team dynamics, and compliance trainings as needed. Leanne has a decade of experience in the non-profit wellness and recreation industry. She is cited for her strong skills in communication and presentation, building collaboration across the organization, and ability to develop employees. |
 | Annie McGuigan Fenton - Instructor: Planning, Evaluation and Strategic Alliance Annie McGuigan Fenton serves as the Capacity Building Manager for Michigan Nonprofit Association. Based in MNA’s Detroit office, Annie is charged with delivering high quality capacity building opportunities to nonprofit organizations across Michigan. Annie also works on behalf of MNA to convene the Management Support Organization (MSO) Network in Michigan to promote collaborative working and best practice in the delivery of nonprofit capacity building to Michigan-based nonprofits. Annie has a strong background in the nonprofit sector and has several years of experience providing capacity building and training to nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. Prior to joining the MNA team, Annie lived abroad in the United Kingdom and Ireland for 5 years. Most recently, she spent three years working on a government initiative to improve community and economic regeneration in areas of West Belfast that were devastated by 30 years of conflict. Annie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Global Studies from Earlham College in Richmond, IN. She also holds a MA in Politics and Comparative Ethnic Conflict from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. |
 | Amanda Huszti - Instructor: Advocacy and Public Policy Amanda Huszti serves as MNA's Project Coordinator. Prior to joining the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Amanda worked for the Michigan House of Representatives and United States Congress as a legislative aide. While in those positions, Amanda gained extensive knowledge in public policy, event coordination, and an understanding of the importance of nonprofits, government, and businesses working together. Amanda is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where she was on the Dean's List, and received her Bachelor of Science in Public Law and Government. |
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