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President's Message For June
Dear NAWBO Greater Detroit Community,
As I sit down to write this message, I keep thinking about a conversation I recently had with a future member who reached out wanting to learn more about NAWBO. During our conversation, she shared something that stayed with me:
“I don’t really have a group to turn to.”
And honestly, that question has been sitting in my heart ever since:
Are we that group?
My answer is simple: yes.
Not because we host events.
Not because we have programming.
Not because we have titles or meetings or networking opportunities.
But because of the women in this chapter.
I believe in NAWBO Greater Detroit because I see our members show up for one another every single day — not just at NAWBO events, but in business, in community, and in life. I see women making introductions, sharing opportunities, supporting launches, attending ribbon cuttings, recommending services, checking in after hard moments, and celebrating wins like they are their own.
Recently, one of our members shared a story with me that perfectly captures what this sisterhood means. She told me that after meeting another NAWBO sister for the very first time at Ladies Over Lunch, that conversation led to her son receiving information that helped him land his very first advisory board opportunity as a recent college graduate.
That matters.
Those moments may not always make headlines, but they change lives, businesses, confidence, and futures. That is the power of community. That is the power of women intentionally showing up for one another.
And that is what I hope you experience at our President’s Reception & Annual Meeting next week.
This evening is more than a meeting. It is a celebration of where we’ve been, what we’re building together, and where we’re headed next as a chapter. You’ll hear updates on the vision for the upcoming year, connect with incredible women business owners and leaders, celebrate member impact, and most importantly, experience the heart of this organization.
Whether you’ve been a member for years, attended one event, or are simply curious about who we are — there is a seat for you in this room.
Because at NAWBO Greater Detroit, we believe business growth and legacy building happen in community.
We are building bold. Members first.
I cannot wait to welcome you personally.
Warmly,
Tenicia Moulden, Esq.
President, NAWBO Greater Detroit
2026-2027 Board Members Announced
The board of directors have met and approved the following to serve on the board for the 2026-2027 term.
2026-27 Executive Board
President: Tenicia Moulden, Moulden Law PLLC (board term ends June 2028)
President-Elect: Mary Barton (board term ends June 2027)
Vice-President: Julie Cylla (board term ends June 2028)
Secretary: Kasia Bailey (newly slated, board term ends June 2028)
Treasurer: Lashandra Thomas (newly slated, board term ends June 2028)
New Directors Term Ends 2028:
Doris Hage, Life on Purpose Detroit, LLC
Joscelyn Davis, JADE Strategies
Chevelle Brown, I Teach Chess
Erica Foondle, N.E.K.S.
Shay Bailey, Shay B. Beautiful LLC
Vanette Hill, Priority You
Please register to join us at the annual meeting and celebrate the installation of directors and the recognition of outstanding service for outgoing directors. The Annual Meeting and President’s Reception will be held
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6;30 p.m.
Lake Michigan Credit Union
2715 Woodward Ave.
Detroit , MI 48201
Members $20, Guests $30 to register.
Special thanks to Lake Michigan Credit Union for sponsoring this event.
