02/13/2025
I’m honored to be part of Leadership Macomb, Inc., a premier leadership development program that connects professionals across industries to gain deeper insight into Macomb County’s assets, challenges, and opportunities.
Yesterday’s session focused on the Macomb County Justice System, and it was an eye-opening experience. The Honorable Ryan Zemke, Magistrate Judge, kicked off the morning by educating us on the court system and specialized programs available in the county. In the afternoon, we visited Macomb Community College East Campus for an inside look at Police, Fire, and EMS training—a great reminder of the dedication behind these essential services.
A huge highlight was hearing from Darnell Blackburn, former police officer, WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit traffic and safety anchor, and founder of PRAT International LLC. His powerful message on unconscious bias and cultural competency, left a lasting impact on our group.
Grateful for another fantastic learning experience—huge thanks to Julie Petkoff and Karen Smith for organizing! Excited for what’s next!