Come and join the extraordinary women of BasBlue Detroit.
We invite you to join fellow extraordinary women as we host a variety of virtual programming, member matching and mentoring opportunities.
BasBlue Definition
A Name Steeped In Women’s History
BasBlue (def; a woman having intellectual or literary interests, a bluestocking) is rooted in generations of trailblazers, gathering in studios, shops, and salons for ‘intellectual conversation, witty banter, and to enjoy society in undress.’
BasBlue Detroit Origins
Detroit is tough, resourceful and proud - a diverse and complex city with an unwavering commitment to community. At the heart of that community are women - women of all ages, backgrounds, ambitions, interests. Women in Detroit are leading. They’re leading when it comes to starting businesses, building careers, starting families, and driving change. It is these women who have made Detroit the number one ranked city in the US for female-led businesses, outpacing all other cities.
It is for these women - past, present and future - that we have created our nonprofit organization, BasBlue.
Paying homage to the paths paved by women before us, and forging new pathways for those to come.
Across every aspect of our space and community,
BasBlue is dedicated to inclusivity, diversity, and the belief that women are strongest when together.
Welcome, the door is open...
Board of Directors
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Jennifer Gilbert
- Rocket Ventures and CEO, Pophouse -
Deena Bahri
- CMO, StockX -
Gretchen Gonzales Davidson
- Community Advocate/Musician -
Melanca Clark
- CEO, Hudson-Webber Foundation -
Ping Ho
- Owner, Backbone Hospitality Group -
Holly Gores
- Tom Gores Family Foundation -
The Honorable Bridget Mary McCormack
- Chief Supreme Court Justice, Michigan -
Espy Thomas
- Owner, Sweet Potato Sensations -
Carla Walker-Miller
- CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services -
Cindy Pasky
- Founder/President/CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions
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Jennifer Gilbert
Rocket Ventures and CEO, Pophouse -
Deena Bahri
CMO, StockX -
Gretchen Gonzales Davidson
Community Advocate/Musician -
Melanca Clark
CEO, Hudson-Webber Foundation -
Ping Ho
Owner, Backbone Hospitality Group -
Holly Gores
Tom Gores Family Foundation -
The Honorable Bridget Mary McCormack
Chief Supreme Court Justice, Michigan -
Espy Thomas
Owner, Sweet Potato Sensations -
Carla Walker-Miller
CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services -
Cindy Pasky
Founder/President/CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions
Founders + Leadership Team
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Nancy Tellem - Co-Founder
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Natacha Hildebrand - Co-Founder
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Maria Baker - Director
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Miah Davis - Engagement + Philanthropy
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Tiara Tinnin - Operations
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Grace Wojcik - Impact + Program
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Maria Hayden - Sales + Marketing
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Mariah Williford - Social Media + Communication
