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 Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti area. Have a question or just want to reach out to say hi?
Executive Director
Naimah N. Wade, Ph.D.
naimah@826michigan.org
Operations Director
Frances Martin, LMSW
frances@826michigan.org
Program Manager
Megan Gilson
megan@826michigan.org
Volunteer & Program Coordinator
Caitlin Koska
caitlin@826michigan.org
Development Director
Judy Tipton
judy@826michigan.org
Education Director
Catherine Calabro Cavin
catherine@826michigan.org
Development & Communications Coordinator
Michael Spaeth
michael.spaeth@826michigan.org
Want to work for 826michigan?
Check out our Jobs page for available job and internship openings.
Board of Directors
Sean Emery, President
Matthew R. VanWasshnova, Vice President
Holly Hartz, Treasurer
Maria Montoya
Alisa Andersen
Emily Ford
Lacie Sandstrom
826 National Founders
Dave Eggers & Nínive Clements Calegari