Virtual Inner Circle Series: Event 5

Virtual Inner Circle Series 2020

Event 5

Wednesday, May 6

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Inforum's Inner Circle each year celebrates some of Michigan's most accomplished and admired women - those in the "inner circle" of business, civic, and community life - and gives them an opportunity to share practical know-how and inspire leadership in others. This year our honorees are participating in a virtual Inner Circle, where three honorees are grouped together for one of seven virtual events. These will allow for engaged dialogue between the honorees and participants. 

Honorees

Cheryl Bergman
Executive Director
Michigan Women's Commission

Cheryl Bergman is the Executive Director of the Michigan Women’s Commission (MWC).  The MWC surveys the women of Michigan, identifies problems they face, makes recommendations to address these problems and recognizes the accomplishments of Michigan women.Prior to the MWC, Bergman worked to elect well qualified, progressive women to local and statewide office.  Her clients included Gretchen Whitmer for Governor, Governor Jennifer Granholm, Senator Debbie Stabenow, The White House Project, and many other women candidates running for local and legislative offices. Bergman also has non-profit management and fund development experience.  Clients have included Communities in Schools of Michigan, Michigan’s Children, Children’s Trust Fund, and Michigan Prospect. To read more about Cheryl click here. 

Shaquanda Gordon
Human Resources Executive

Shaquanda Gordon was Vice President of North American Human Resources at Gordon Food Service, a multibillion dollar, privately held and family managed foodservice distribution company with operations in the U.S. and Canada until April 2020. Shaquanda was responsible for the strategic planning and senior leadership of North American Human Resources for Gordon Food Service (GFS) Shared Services and Home Office employees, HR compliance, Recruiting, as well as the company’s Diversity & Inclusion program and related initiatives. Shaquanda and her team use their extensive Human Resources knowledge and experience to drive best practices and enable company strategy, while ensuring Gordon Food Service is a diverse and inclusive place to work. Shaquanda joined Gordon Food Service from Perrigo Company, PLC in Allegan, MI, where she served as Senior Director of HR, Corporate & Global Functions. Earlier in her career Shaquanda also held HR leadership roles at Priority Health and Meijer. In addition she spent 10 years as an adjunct instructor for Davenport University. To read more about Shaquanda click here. 

Liz Popwell
Chief strategy officer
Ascension Michigan

Liz is currently the chief strategy officer for Ascension Michigan, she was appointed this position in January 2019. In this role, she leads the collaborative design and development of the integrated strategic, financial and operational plan (ISOFP) in partnership with the market executive team. She also works collaboratively to develop relationships including strategic growth, hospital/ health system affiliations, and partnerships in the state of Michigan.Prior to this role, Liz was the vice president of strategy executive at Atrium Health where she had previously worked for 17 years. Liz is has been nationally recognized as a thought leader and healthcare executive with measurable growth, population health, and affordability results. To read more about Liz click here. 

Event Details

Time: Wednesday, May 6th; 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Registration: Free for Inforum members (must register), $5 for nonmembers

Location: Virtual link will be sent to those who register

Leadership Sponsor

Interested in sponsorship? Please contact Carole Leigh Hutton clhutton@inforummichigan.org