DETROIT – Anjana Schroeder of Downtown Detroit Partnership has been selected as a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber‘s Leadership Detroit program, a nine-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change.
“Anjana is a valuable member of the DDP team,” said Lila Asante-Appiah, DDP’s chief administrative officer.” We are proud of Anjana’s many contributions that help to advance the work that we do at the DDP. The executive team enthusiastically supports her growth and continued efforts to enhance both her leadership skills and professional development.”
As part of Leadership Detroit 45, Schroeder will join nearly 80 executives across Southeast Michigan, representing a cross-section of the community, including business, organized labor, government, education, media, civic groups, health services and community organizations.
“I’m thrilled to be kicking off another one-of-a-kind program year with the 45th Leadership Detroit class. These exceptional individuals will embark on a unique journey outside their comfort zones to challenge long-held assumptions and to embrace diverse perspectives on crucial issues in the Detroit Region,” said Devon O’Reilly, Senior Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development. “Through carefully curated sessions, this class will have an opportunity to better connect with each other, hear directly from experts across multiple sectors, and enhance the intangible skills that will make them more impactful leaders.”
As it has since 1979, Leadership Detroit will continue its role in addressing, discussing, and leading conversations important to the Detroit Region. The complete Leadership Detroit 45 roster is available at detroitchamber.com/ld.
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About Leadership Detroit
Leadership Detroit is a community leadership program for executives in Southeast Michigan led by the Detroit Regional Chamber with more than 2,000 alumni. Launched in 1979, the annual program aims to create awareness of key issues that affect the Detroit Region and to challenge emerging and existing community leaders to bring about positive change in the community through informed leadership. To learn more, visit detroitchamber.com/ld.
About the Detroit Regional Chamber
Serving the business community for more than 100 years, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice for business in the 11-county Southeast Michigan Region, the Chamber’s mission is carried out by creating a business-friendly climate and providing value for members. The Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association, MICHauto, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference.
For more information, visit detroitchamber.com.
About the Downtown Detroit Partnership
Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the surrounding community. DDP is responsible for programming, managing and operating several of Downtown Detroit’s parks and public spaces. For more information, visit DowntownDetroit.org.
