December Signature Series & Fundraising Auction

Heather Hansen O'Neill

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• 12:30 - 1:00 PM, Dec 7, 2023

  Fireside Chat, Featuring Facilitator and Speaker, Heather Hansen O'Neill

Ryan Hundt

Chief Executive Officer

In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Ryan connects with various stakeholders to generate enthusiasm for workforce development policies and priorities that will positively impact Michigan businesses and workers. To accomplish these objectives, Ryan focuses on building cooperation across the state, while orchestrating the efforts of the Michigan Works! staff, board members, and other stakeholders toward common goals that reflect the needs of the workforce development system.
Prior to joining the Michigan Works! Association, Ryan spent eight years with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Most recently, Ryan served as a Regional Director of Growth & Development at the MEDC, where he led a team focused primarily on business retention and expansion.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Oakland University in 2011.
Ryan believes that anything can be accomplished through teamwork, dedication, and a positive attitude. He uses these characteristics to build strategic working relationships, using a collaborative atmosphere as the foundation for success.

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Dec 7, 2023

  Collective Insights Roundtable Discussion

Jane Lloyd

University of Michigan

Jane started her career in hospitality as an event planner for Zingerman’s
Catering, where she planned and managed more than 50 events at venues
throughout southeast Michigan. In 2013, she joined the Conference & Event
Services team and was promoted to assistant director of social sales in 2014.
Jane currently manages a team of 16 student staff, who assist customers with
more than 350 unique tickets per week. Her focus on inclusivity and
professional development helps secure an 85% staff retention rate each year,
with many students staying until graduation.

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Dec 7, 2023

  Collective Insights Roundtable Discussion

Lexie Stypelkoski

"From her loving start in Belleville, Michigan to her adventures on Mackinac Island, Lexie Stypelkoski has always been creative and crafty.

Lexie is the Marketing Coordinator at Mission Point Resort and lives year-round on Mackinac Island. She supports the different departments within the resort by promoting their offerings through social media, email blasts, print materials and of course, other duties as assigned. Design has always been one of her driving passions. Lexie believes that authenticity is the most valuable trait you can bring to the workplace.

Lexie also works as a part-time barista, carries the woodwind section of the community theater band, hosts karaoke and continues to be an active member of the Mackinac Island community. Currently she is working toward becoming a better leader within her career at Mission Point Resort and among her fellow professional peers.

Lexie holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Eastern Michigan University. When she is not managing social media and marketing Mission Point, Lexie enjoys watercolor painting, playing various instruments with friends and being a Leo."

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Dec 7, 2023

  Collective Insights Roundtable Discussion