Join us for Think Tank – a chance to connect one-on-one with seasoned professionals in entrepreneurship, nonprofits and project management.
Looking for better ways to organize your work? Trying to make sense of bookkeeping, administration or how to turn a great idea into action? Our experts are here to share practical insights you can actually use.
Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, launching a business, navigating nonprofit fundraising or serving on a board, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections and actionable advice.
How It Works
We’ll kick things off with quick introductions from each expert so you can get a feel for their experience and focus areas. Then, you’ll choose the topic that interests you most and join that table.
Interested in exploring more than one topic? Not a problem!
Every 15 minutes, we’ll signal to rotate tables. You can stay where you are or move to a new table—it’s completely up to you.
Bring your questions! From specific challenges you’re facing to big-picture career advice, this is your chance to learn, brainstorm and get real-world guidance in a small-group setting.
Industry Experts
Mara Stewart, Executive Director of Affordable Housing Alliance of Midland
Mara leads efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing across Midland County. Since stepping into the role in late 2022, she has focused on strengthening AHA’s operations, growing community partnerships, and building long-term sustainability through strategic fundraising and development initiatives. She is currently leading plans for a large capital campaign to support major renovations and new housing developments in response to growing community needs.
A lifelong Midlander, Mara is deeply invested in the community she serves. She holds a degree in Arts Management and previously built her career in nonprofit communications, events, and the arts. Outside of housing advocacy, she performs flute and piccolo with several local ensembles, serves on community boards, and can often be found running the Pere Marquette Rail Trail—or walking her two Labrador retrievers, and maybe a foster dog too, with her husband, Eric.
Meko Price, Founder of Glo Medical Spa
Glo Medical Spa was created from Meko’s passion for blending medical expertise with a modern approach to wellness and non-invasive aesthetics. Her career began in the pharmaceutical industry, where she gained a deep understanding of science, leadership, and business management. Over time, she realized she wanted to bring that knowledge closer to people’s everyday lives—helping them look and feel their best through personalized care.
Launching Glo was her way of combining years of pharmaceutical and management experience with an entrepreneurial vision: building a patient-centered practice that delivers results while empowering confidence. As an entrepreneur, she’s driven by innovation, growth, and creating spaces where both clients and teams can truly thrive.
Joannah Lodico, Founder of Whispered Clarity LLC
Joannah is an administrative specialist with more than a decade of experience managing projects, events, teams, and workflows in the art administration field. Her background includes office management, marketing management, community engagement, and event coordination, supported by a Master of Arts in Art Administration from the University of Michigan. In 2023, she launched Whispered Clarity to help small businesses and creative entrepreneurs simplify their workflows with clarity, simplicity, and beauty and help them stay focused on their larger goals in business and life.
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