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2022-2026
Board of Directors
The Konnection embodies the essence of my childhood...
The Konnection embodies the essence of my childhood: support, love, attention, fun, and excitement. With a solid family foundation, I aim to extend these blessings to every child I encounter. Their happiness and well-being are the driving force behind The Konnection.
Founder & CEO
Sharnese Harris
I have a heart for our Kommunity -- I can't abandon where I grew up..."
I'm born and raised in Detroit. I had a great childhood but longed for the day I could make an impact. Programming for the Konnection has been a dream come true. Seeing our kids excel after our programs is a joy.
Sarah Marshall
Project Manager
Finance
Queen
Suzanne Marshall
CEO, Nanny on Wheels
Founder + CEO
Sharnese Marshall
The Konnection
Konnector
DeAnte Thompkins
Senior Vice-President, MassMutual Great Lakes
Problem
Solver
Brandi Haggins
Director of Collaborative Workspace & Facilities, TechTown
Innovative
Thinker
Gavin Marshall
Director of Logistics, Lear Corporation
Increase access to quality after school programs
Increase access to quality after school programs
Improve attendance rates
Improve math and reading scores
Improve graduation rates
Improve school climate / culture
The Konnection is a safe environment...
The Konnection is a safe environment where I’ve seen students, including myself, receive support with challenges we face at home and at school.
Communications + Events
Intern
Demetrius Bracey
Naviyea Washington
Family + Community Engagement Intern
Detroit has shown me how important encouragement and support truly are...
Growing up in Detroit has shown me how important encouragement and support truly are. As a senior, I am excited to give back and support students in my community. I look forward to joining The Konnection as an intern and being part of the positive work it does.
No mission
is complete
without goals.
See our current goals and find out how you can support us.
2026
Advisory Board
Kommittee
"My contributions are appreciated and my voice is heard -- mentoring helps the kids, but it's changed my life..."
- Danny
2025-2026
Administrative
Team
Jhonika Hawkins
Excel Marketing
Laurel Whalen
Wayne State University
Gail Perry Mason
Money Matters 4 Youth
Chris Economeas
Detroit Pistons
Imani Foster
482 Forward
Breyana Lowe
St. Jude Research Hospital
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Nando Felten
Google, Code Next Detroit
Seeing the impact of our work firsthand, I felt called to step into a greater role...
I started as a mentor with The Konnection, but I knew I wanted to do more. Seeing the impact of our work firsthand, I felt called to step into a greater role. As the Program Assistant, I carry the weight of our mission with pride, knowing that every connection we make transforms lives.
Program Coordinator
Lydia Marshall
Ashley Williamson
Program Operations
Intern
I understand what it feels like to go to school without support...
As a former chronically absent student, I deeply appreciate The Konnection. I understand what it feels like to go to school without support while facing challenges at home. The care of a few dedicated teachers changed my life, and I’m grateful to now be in a position to support students who need it most through The Konnection.
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