Jeremiah Steen

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Jeremiah Steen - 2025 NLC Detroit Fellow

Jeremiah Steen holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Corporate Board Governance credential from the Wharton School. As Executive Director of the Steen Foundation, he has led impactful community programs, including partnering with Tradesforce to register 1,600 Gen Z individuals for skilled trade roles. His philanthropic leadership includes his role as a former Trustee at the Skillman Foundation and distributing over $1OM in youth-focused grants at The Children's Foundation.

Jeremiah's innovative initiatives, such as creating a Youth Recommendation Commission and digital badge programs, emphasize youth inclusion and career development. He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Governor Whitmner MI Service Spirit of Hope Award, reflecting his dedication to equitable community advancement.