Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Our Industry Skills Program (ISP) is in development - all to help the youth of Detroit find their passion, express their personalities, and execute their purpose. Reach out to learn more about how you can be apart of the impact.
Empowering Futures: Our Story and Vision
Detroit Is Me is a 501(c)3 non-profit, that is born on the belief that the city help shaped who we are. We owe a great deal to Detroit - and sowing seeds is our way of paying it back while pushing our neighbors forward.
Cultivating Potential Through Practical Skills
The Detroit Is Me Mentoring Program is an admission based mission - to help adults in the city learn more about their craft. Find the perfect trailblazer in your field and prepare to experience the best master class you'll ever take.
About Us
Practical Life Skills
We encourage critical thinking & problem solving. Our ambassadors will gain an understanding of the professional world to better navigate daily life.
Social Communication Skills
Importance is place on our ambassadors exercising emotional & social intelligence. This includes self-regulation, empathy and respect, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
Employability Skills
Career readiness is what we prepare our ambassadors for. Lessons on work ethic and leadership (even in entry-level positions).
Digital Skills
The media landscape is an ever changing medium. Our Experts are equipped with the tools and 'know-how' to adapt, while trailblazing the latest online.
Education Skills
Techniques & tools on how to retain the important information - while mastering the art of meeting your pupil were they're at. All to ensure the lesson is learned on both sides.
Meet The Team
Brionna Barksdale
Co-Founder
Chief Marketing Officer
Aaron Amos
Co-Founder
Executive Director
Jason Brown
Communications Director
Board Member
