Membership and Team Member Spotlight

Eleanor Igwe

Midwest BDC Board Member

🎉 Congratulations to Eleanor Igwe!

Midwest BDC is proud to spotlight Eleanor Igwe, a member from Indiana! Eleanor serves as Community Coordinator at Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy (WISE) and is an environmental writer and Indiana NOW Board member. From sustainable investing and energy-transition storytelling to civic engagement and climate action, Eleanor is helping communities create change. We’re proud to have her in the Midwest BDC network! 💚
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Dana Gibson- Head of Coalition and Board Liaison

Dana Gibson is a resident of Pontiac, Michigan where she has been educated in the Pontiac school system. Dana went on to receive her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College. Dana is currently a Case Manager for Assertive Vocational Services, LLC. Dana has previously worked as a Michigan Organizer for Mothers Out Front. where she led outreach activities in local communities and through digital advocacy to invite and support parent engagement in activities. Dana also provided training and support to increase the number of families engaged in activities and share skills and resources for their leadership to lead local activities in partnership with volunteers. Dana also participated in the Global Service Youth Day national planning calls as appropriate, to share local stories and support parent engagement in the broader Climate Mobilization organizing and the demand to end fossil fuels. Dana also served as the Youth Manager for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County where she raised $6000.00 to support the Habitat for Humanity mission. Dana served as a Volunteer Liaison for AmeriCorps where she obtained monetary donations for the Summer Reading Theater books program. Dana also assisted with the promotion, hosting, and canvassing of neighborhoods to advertise for the Annual Summer Reading Theater Event held at the Ultimate Soccer Arena annually. Dana mentored Pontiac Middle and High School Students and created strategic goals and objectives for the students to succeed while attending the summer school at Pontiac Central High School. Dana was also liaison for the School District of Pontiac Title One parents of Pontiac, Michigan. Dana enjoys trying new restaurants, being involved in the community and traveling. #Congratulations #valuestaff