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ABOUT US

mission

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo empowers residents, one block at a time, to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. 

vision

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo promotes vibrant neighborhoods where resident-led groups work together to address block-level issues, complete projects and collaborate with community stakeholders. 

meet the team

Katie McPherson
Katie McPherson

Executive Director

Stephanie Valler
Stephanie Vallar

Northside & Douglas Community Organizer

Emily
Emily Brittain

Eastside, Edison & Vine Community Organizer

Jonah
Jonah Bolton

Special Projects Organizer

board of directors

President

Judd Easton

Connected Care Account Manager,
Philips Healthcare

Former Vine Building Blocks Participant 

Co-Vice President

Adam Reaume

Kalamazoo Colllege

Co-Vice President

Steve Walsh

Executive Director,

Vine Neighborhood Association

Tresurer

Joe Kiser

President,

Old National Bank Foundation

Secretary

Willa Ditaranto

Housing Project Manager,

Kalamazoo County

Zac Bauer

Executive Director, LISC Kalamazoo

Kim Cummings

Retired Kalamazoo College professor
Founder of Building Blocks 

Kaylen Humes

Deputy Director, Community HomeWorks

Danielle Johnson

Senior Branch Manager, PNC

Tshepo Mathekga

Community Investment Officer, Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Sarah Matyczyn

Recruitment Manager, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology

Former Edison Building Block Participant 

Michael Seals

Retired, former Clerk Cashier at WMU

Tammie Winfield

Former Eastside Building Blocks Participant

Thank you for everything you do for Building Blocks!

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