Author Archives: goodworkslaboratory

Jessie Williams is a Traverse City local with a deep love for her hometown and a desire to see it further grow in sustainable, equitable ways. Jessie is a member of the University of Michigan Law School’s Class of 2025, also graduating in 2022 from UM with bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science (concentration in urbanContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Public Relations, Jessie Williams”

Christine Straley is Good Work Lab’s operations and project manager. She is a passionate soul, driven for excellence in her work and life. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field as both a practitioner and administrator. She is organized, loves to build out a good workflow, and can see a problemContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Operations & Project Management, Christine Straley”

Caroline Kennedy is Good Works Lab’s Public Policy Specialist—including proven experience with building or rebuilding relationships and creating successful collaborations, as well as developing clear written policy on complex issues. Caroline is a state/local government relations geek and tenacious advocacy professional. She spent 10 years working on both partisan and non-partisan staff for the MichiganContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Public Policy, Caroline Kennedy”

Creating Happy through Creativity Since childhood, Heather has been a passionate maker and creator. She spent much of her career as Creative Director of Harrington Communications, a marketing and design firm she founded in 2004, serving a nationwide roster of clients. Heather left her agency to pursue her passion for painting as a fine artist.Continue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Artist, Heather Harrington”

Julie was born in Detroit but lovingly considers Traverse City her hometown. She is committed to doing meaningful work and advancing projects that improve quality of life opportunities and foster community. Julie earned both her B.A. and M.A. from The University of Michigan, where she developed her writing voice, critical thinking skills, and passion forContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Grant Writer, Julie Hay”

“My mission in life is to use what I’m good at and passionate about for good, and to inspire others to do what makes them come alive and make a difference in the world.” Chelsea manifests this as a graphic designer, video producer, story coach, creative consultant, speaker, and event creator.  She has been branding/designing forContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Branding Specialist & Designer, Chelsea Bay Dennis”

Beth Price is a Northern Michigan-based editorial and commercialphotographer who embeds her love for the natural world into herartistry. Through photography, she captures authentic momentshighlighting the dimensions and intimacies between people and theenvironment. As the Good Works Lab lead photographer, Beth hopes to grow as ahuman being, make new friends, and work towards the bettermentContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Photographer, Beth Price”

Kelli Kaberle-Mengebier is a perpetual optimist. Friends and colleagues recognize this disposition as an extension of her warm personality and the inner confidence she brings to her many endeavors. She joins Good Works Lab as a development specialist with love for the community and keen fundraising acumen. She is flattered to join the Good WorksContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Fundraiser, Kelli Kaberle-Mengebier”