Young Women and the Workforce Event

November 15, 2023

Chelsea is the Chairman of the Career Connections Committee and has been actively involved in coordinating the annual Young Women and the Workforce Conference since 2009. The event, presented by the Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce, plays a crucial role in empowering young women by providing them with valuable insights and mentorship opportunities.


This year was especially exciting because her daughter Addison who is a Junior at Fenton High School and our summer intern Emily, who is a Senior at Fenton High School were both able to attend. Snickers also came to help set up and clean up, so she got to be in a photo.


The involvement of local women from a wide range of careers underscores the importance of community collaboration in supporting youth development. Such conferences can have a lasting impact on participants, offering them guidance, inspiration, and networking opportunities that contribute to their personal and professional growth.


This year's Women's event featured the following Women in the Workforce:

Lead Facilitator: Chelsea Mills - Owner/Designer of Behind Your Design

Branding Presenter: Ed Koledo - Executive Director of Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation

Financial Representative: Ciara Kolasinski - Financial Wellness Coach of Financial Plus Credit Union

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sandy Smith - Veterinary Medicine at Animal Health Clinic

Along With: Julie Bemus, Angela Cook, Breanna DePottey, Ellen Glass, Kimberly Gruber, Emily Mayer, SFC Natalie K. Melvin, Sheena Payer, Krystle Schnell


She is also involved in coordinating a Young Men and the Workforce event. The upcoming Men's event is on Friday, December 8th, and offers high school junior and senior boys a chance to engage, learn, and network.


Limiting the number of participants to 30 students per school suggests a desire to maintain an intimate and impactful experience for each attendee. This ensures that the students can actively participate, interact with mentors, and gain valuable insights tailored to their needs.


If you know any high school juniors or seniors who might benefit from this event, encouraging them to contact the counseling office to sign up is a great way to support their personal and professional development.


This year's Men's event will feature the following Men in the Workforce:

Program Chairman: Chelsea Mills - Owner/Designer at Behind Your Design

Branding Presenter: Ed Koledo - Executive Director at Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation

Financial Representative: Derek Lewis - Mortgage Loan Originator at Financial Plus Credit Union

Keynote Speaker/Lead Facilitator: Keith Green - Owner at BRSi Retirement Solutions

Along With: Staff Sergeant Jesse Alvarez, Jarad Becker, Bob Cairnduff, Detective Thomas W. Cole, Marcus Edenhoeh, Matthew N. Fulton, D.D.S., Jarad Hicks, PE, Trevor Johnson, Nick Mermuys, Rob Wicker


Have questions? Give us a call at (810) 373-9293 or send a message at www.behindyourdesign.com/contact


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