826michigan’s staff is made up of dedicated educators, administrators, and program experts.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, impactful educational programming to students and families in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Ypsilanti areas.
Executive Director
Megan Shuchman
Deputy Director
Kinyel Friday
Program Manager
Megan Gilson
Program Manager
Denise Ervin
Development & Communications Manager
Amy Sumerton
Volunteer & Program Coordinator
Eli Sparkman
Teaching Artists & Apprentices
Paige Bennett
Jesse Caruso
Rachel Chalfant
Ally Choi
Emmett Flinkman
Terance Gordon
Adrian Keeler
Caitlin Koska
Elizabeth Mitchell
Isabelle Raudszus
Caitlin Santer
Want to work for 826michigan?
Check out our Jobs page for available openings.
Board of Directors
- Maria Montoya, Co-president & Secretary
- Abby Fanelli, Co-president
- Holly Hunt, Treasurer
- Christopher Ankney
- James A. Hiller
- Steve Janssens
- Tanya Line
- Denice Olson
- Susan Morrel-Samuels
- Patti Wheeler
826 National Founders
Dave Eggers & Nínive Clements Calegari

