MEET OUR TEAM
Camp Restore Detroit Staff
Erin Springer
Director of Operations
Erin is new to our team this year! She is taking over the operations, overseeing the financial and HR aspects of Camp Restore Detroit. She helps keep us on top of our legal responsibilities!
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Masters Degree in Library and Information Science
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Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law)
Harmony Vermeulen
Technology and Administrative Assistant
Harmony works on all things technology-related. She runs the social media accounts, creates videos and flyers, and assists other staff members with what they need.
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Student at Oakland University studying Mathematics for Secondary Education
Maggie Gunther
Summer Camp Director
Maggie is our Summer Camp Director.​ She leads campus and directs campers throughout the summer. Throughout the year, she works with the Camp Director to book more campers!
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Student at Michigan Technological University studying Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Amy Fanta
Executive Director
Amy runs Camp Restore from behind the scenes. She oversees the organization and has responsibility for Team Restore, the organization's goals, and more!
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Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership
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Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
Sandra Turner-Handy
Director of Community Engagement
Sandra leads various community events and runs our intern program. She is also a Camp Restore Board Member and active community leader!
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Ongoing Doctorate in Leadership Development
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Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership Development
Maisha Griswold
Director of Education
Maisha manages service-learning weeks. She finds activities for these groups, contracts speakers for events, and leads discussions to get our campers thinking. She is also great at finding us amazing food!
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Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality
Grace Dobben
Camp Director
Grace manages camp and coordinates with groups throughout the year. She works hand-in-hand with campers and neighbors to fulfill CRD's mission in our community.
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Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies
Some Community Partners
Michelle Goss
Michelle is passionate about the 9th Precinct and making it a better place to live. She does this with her amazing gardening skills!
Jackie Perkins
Jackie works hard to better the quality of life in the 9th precinct. As the president of Great Communities Now, her work to beautify our neighborhood goes a long way!
George Preston
George has been helping us find projects in our community for years. George is a retired Detroit police officer, and he has relationships with community members everywhere!
Sandra Turner-Handy
Sandra loves to enrich people's lives through education and skills training. Her ability to empower others to lead is incredible!
Our Board
Chairman
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Masters Degree in Special Education
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Teaching Certificate
Jerry Roy
Brian McCollum
Treasurer
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Masters Degree in Business Administration
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Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Secretary
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Master's Degree in Theology
Pastor Lew Stier
Sandra Turner-Handy
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Ongoing Doctorate in Leadership Development
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Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership Development
George Preston
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Retired from the Detroit Police Department
Pastor John Carrier
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Master's Degree in Theology
Pastor Detrick Gladden
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Master's Degree in Theology