Member Directory

Region (Marketing): Prefix: First Name: Laura Last Name: Chavez-Wazeerud-Din Suffix: Title: President and CEO Company Name: Southwest Detroit Business Association Website: https://southwestdetroit.com/ Business Mission: Established in 1957, the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) fosters innovation, drive, a Phone: 313 842-0986 Email: Laurac@southwestdetroit.com Address 1: 7752 W Vernor Hwy Address 2: City: Detroit State/Province: MI Zip: 48209 Country: United States of America Occupation: Nonprofit Industry: Nonprofit LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laura-chavez-wazeerud-din-842b18191 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.chavez.7568 Twitter: Educational Education: Wayne State University BA- Secondary Education Bilingual Bicultural Ed-ESL Endorsement
Detroit Regional Chamber- Leadership Detroit XLII Memberships, Board Positions, etc.: Detroit Prospanica Chapter President,
Chamber Music Detroit - Executive Board Member
WAY Academy Board Member - Treasurer
Detroit Chapter Black MBA Board Member Her Personal Side: Something you should know: I am President and CEO of Southwest Detroit Business Association. I have worked as a Vice President in Banking for Comerica Bank & AVP at Flagstar Bank. I have always had a passion for helping the BIPOC Community. I realized at an early age there was a lack of bilingual teachers in the Detroit educational system. With the goal of increasing the rate
of bilingual graduates, I continued my academic career at Wayne State University College of
Education with a bilingual bicultural endorsement. Most People Don't Know: It is my lifelong passion to continually advocate for the BIPOC Community. With my leadership, experience and passion, I know I have what it takes to propel our communities forward. Words of Wisdom: Your struggles and failures will be the building blocks for your greatest success