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Women Thrive Shooting Star Honorees!
Lola Elzein
Owner, Venture Title Agency, LLC
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Sara Mahmood
Marketing Specialist, Motion Picture Institute
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Amber Lewis
Director of Digital and Social Media, Mayor’s Office City of Detroit
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Amanda Lewan
Co-Founder & CEO, Bamboo Detroit
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Distinguished Leadership Honorees
Patti Poppe
President & CEO Consumers Energy
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Ellen Hill Zeringue
VP of Marketing, Detroit Tigers
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
JoAnn Chavez
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, DTE
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Jackie Buchanan
President & CEO, Genisys Credit Union
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Regina Gaines
Co-Owner, House of Pure Vin
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Kathleen McCann
Executive Chairman, United Road Services
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Faye Alexander Nelson
Director of MI Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Patricia Mooradian
President & CEO, The Henry Ford, Dearborn
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
Jan Garfinkle
Founder & Managing Partner, Arboretum Ventures
Camille Walker Banks
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Wayne State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Wayne State University
Master of Urban/Regional Planning, Wayne State University.
Camille is a respected advisor to the region’s business sector and a thought-leader for entrepreneurial growth. Her 20-year career has a strong foundation in business development and process improvement that spans across industries including technology, service, manufacturing and philanthropy. Under Camille’s leadership, Michigan companies participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program have outpaced both the national average US small businesses and Goldman Sachs 10,000 in increased revenues and job creation. She serves on a number of boards and has worked to establish and sustain incubators and accelerators in the SE-Michigan region since 2007The Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2015), Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Partner of the Year (2015), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s CEO of Excellence Award (2012) and an Award of Appreciation from the City of Highland Park (2011). With a successful career in finance and economic development across multiple sectors, Camille held leadership posts with KPMG LLP, AT&T Capital, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Wayne State University. A classically trained pianist, Camille is an avid lover and supporter of music and theatre.
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