Winning Futures

10/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Rashaan Josey, President of the Automotive Business Unit at Bose Corporation, to our Board of Directors!

A global business executive, engineer, and mentor for more than 20 years, Rashaan brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to helping young people build successful futures.

“I’m inspired by the long-term commitment Winning Futures has to students through very important, transformative, and consequential periods in their journey,” Rashaan said. “It is that long-term commitment that makes Winning Futures unique and produces successful outcomes.”

As a Board member, Rashaan will help us expand our reach, strengthen fundraising, and connect more caring adults with our students, including more Black men to serve as volunteer Career Mentors.

Please join us in welcoming Rashaan to Winning Futures!

Read more about Rashaan. https://tinyurl.com/4jbk7jj7.

10/07/2026

Sarah, a scholarship recipient, is headed from Cass Technical High School to Wayne State University to study accounting.

What does Sarah view as her greatest strengths? Resilience and communication, qualities that became especially important after the death of her mother during her junior year. Despite grieving, she returned to school, rebuilt her routine, and kept a 3.9 GPA.

What did she learn from her mentor? Her volunteer Career Mentor, Regina “Gina” Porter, helped Sarah understand her strengths and weaknesses and encouraged her to speak up for herself in difficult situations.

10/05/2026

Helping young people see what’s possible for their future is what drives Kiana Daniels.

With more than 14 years of experience in student development, Kiana brings a passion for career exploration, personal growth, and helping students build the confidence to take their next steps. As our Program Facilitator-in-Training, she puts that experience into action by helping young people develop practical skills and create pathways toward their goals.

Outside of her work with students, Kiana is a proud mom, Wolverine, and Eagle. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, decorating custom cakes, and bringing the energy as a Zumba instructor.

Want to get to know Kiana a little better? Read her full bio: https://winningfutures.org/about-us/our-team/kiana-daniels.

10/01/2026

Every volunteer Career Mentor’s time makes a difference, and these mentors have dedicated decades to it. Thank you to Amanda Rymiszewski of Province for 15 years of mentorship and Valencia White of International UAW for 10 years of time and dedication. 👏

Ready to make a difference? Start here. https://winningfutures.org/volunteer/be-a-mentor.

09/29/2026

Meet Christina, a 2026 Winning Futures scholarship recipient from Harper Woods High School. As she enters college and our continuing education program, we’re proud to support Christina’s journey toward her goals.

Scholarships help open doors, create opportunities, and give students the support they need to keep moving forward. Christina’s story is a great example of what that support can make possible.

Read more about her experience in our program: https://tinyurl.com/2j94ay2t.

09/28/2026

Giovanni, a graduate of Cass Tech, is currently studying economics at the University of Michigan.

His long-term career goal? To become a financial advisor and help individuals and families, particularly those from underrepresented communities, build financial knowledge, and generational wealth. 💵

How did he get here? With our support and guidance from his volunteer Career Mentor, Charles Johnson of Adecco.

“I sometimes doubted myself and was not sure what direction I wanted to go in life,” he says. “Now, I have a clear vision of my future and the confidence to chase it.”

09/25/2026

Our 28th annual Golf Social was one to remember! When our community comes together for students, everyone wins.

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who joined us. And a special thank you to our Event Chairs, Sham Kunjur and Ajoy Unnikrishnan, along with board members Kimberley Huot, Scott Thiele, and Marcelo Conti, for networking with our guests throughout the afternoon!

09/23/2026

Transitioning into the first week of high school? 📚 These 12 tips can help make it more manageable and less hectic.

For the incoming first-year student, high school can elicit a wide range of feelings: excitement about new friends, worry over tougher classes and courseloads, pride in reaching a new stage in life, trepidation about a new environment, curiosity about interesting subject material, and much more. Wha...

09/17/2026

Your attendance made “fore” one great event! ⛳ This year’s Golf Social at Topgolf featured a tournament with prizes, free play, a silent auction, dinner, and countless conversations. Together, we raised nearly $350,000 to support students in our seven-year Workforce Prep Mentoring Program. Thank you to our Event Chairs, Sham Kunjur and Ajoy Unnikrishnan, along with board members Kimberley Huot, Scott Thiele, and Marcelo Conti, for networking with our guests all afternoon!

See highlights and more from this year’s event: https://tinyurl.com/2869jb67

09/15/2026

According to studies by the University of Michigan and Saginaw Valley State University, our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program has a statistically significant impact on students and is evidence-based.

Discover how. https://winningfutures.org/about-us/impact.