“The Foundation isn’t afraid to step outside the box to ensure that the kids in Detroit have a champion, someone who believes in them and insists that they become the best they can be.”

Ketrice Howard, program assistant, supports the Foundation’s Vice President of Program & Strategy, Punita Thurman, and Associate Vice President of Organizational Excellence & Impact, David McGhee.

Ketrice is a passionate advocate for education, which led her to her current role at the Foundation. She previously worked as a senior executive assistant at Oakland University and an executive assistant at University of Detroit Mercy. She earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Detroit Mercy in industrial organizational psychology and a master’s degree in management from Davenport University.

Ketrice enjoys shopping, reading, roller skating and spending time with her family.

Areas of expertise:
Organizational administration,, scheduling, and support for our Board of Trustees.

How I can help partners:
Connecting them to the right Foundation team members.

Some of my favorite things:
Reading, yoga, music, and learning new things.

My favorite book:
Becoming by Michelle Obama.