Previous Trailblazers

Sonya Bernard-Hollins
Sonya Bernard-Hollins
Founder and Executive Director
Merze Tate Explorers; CEO, Season Press, LLC
I have witnessed the amazing transformation of my city into one that is rich in history and culture. The community boasts a large number of nonprofits; which is proof of the giving spirit of reaching back to help others in areas from education to homelessness.
Andrew Gray
Andrew Gray
WMed Class of 2023
Kalamazoo is what you make it! There are so many ways to get involved and be the change you want to see.
Lo Tamburro
Lo Tamburro
WMed Class of 2022
There are many local activist groups working with each other and being civically engaged in order to bring positive change to Kalamazoo. Anyone affiliated with WMed has an amazing opportunity to be a part of the community through working with these local groups, especially medical students, residents, and fellows who may only get to Kalamazoo home for a short period of time.
Faith Thornton
Faith R. Thornton, MD
WMed Family Medicine Resident
What I enjoy most about Kalamazoo is the community engagement and the city's artistic pulse.
Candy McCorkle
Candy S. McCorkle, PhD
VP, Diversity and Inclusion
Western Michigan University
This community has a rich tradition in collaboration across organizations to meet the needs of the community. As a developing medical professional you will find many opportunities outside of the medical facilities to contribute to the improvement of health and the quality of life.
Ernie Morton
Ernie Morton
WMed Class of 2022
Even though Kalamazoo may look small at first, the city really does have a lot to offer. The city has a diverse population and a diverse mix of activities to partake in.
Dr. Dimitri Tito
Dimitri Tito, DO
Internal Medicine Resident
We have the best farmer's markets!
Beth Washington
Beth Washington
VP, Community Health, Equity and Inclusion
Bronson Healthcare Group
I am a Kalamazoo native. Kalamazoo is a city that I've seen grow since I first lived here and I have had the opportunity to put back into it.