Brian & Alecia Dent

Board Members

Hi, I’m Brian, a business intelligence and big data professional. I’m Alecia, a PhD candidate in the University Of Maryland Baltimore School Of Pharmacy, and a Meyerhoff Fellow. We belong to several community enrichment organizations in the metro DC and Baltimore areas. We’re particularly passionate about increasing participation in STEAM, youth mentoring, and community building. 

Deputy Chief

Todd Bettison

Board Member

Deputy Chief Bettison has worked for the Detroit Police Department for 23 years. Deputy Chief Bettison graduated from Wayne State University with a Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice in 1996. Deputy Chief Bettison currently works directly for the Chief of Police, James E. Craig, and is the Detroit Police Department's Neighborhood Community Liaison. He is committed to bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement.

Adi Achanta

Board Member

Adi is currently a first-year student at Harvard Medical School. He graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in business administration and bio-molecular science. Shortly after his internship at the Detroit Mayor’s Office during college, he helped co-found a program called Caught Up Project Re-Entry.  

Rose Grant

Board Member

Rose is a well-respected financial service manager with over 20 years of training and development, sales management, business consulting, and professional speaking experience.  A highly effective leader and an excellent coach, Rose is known for engaging her associates and motivating them to achieve results.