Our Team
Anisha D. Hannah
Interim Executive Director
Dr. Anisha D. Hannah is a qualified, accomplished, and experienced business leader with diverse, progressively responsible experience. Anisha is skilled at cultivating and sustaining relationships with new and existing clients, project management and community engagement.
As the Interim Executive Director with the Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership, Dr. Hannah’s work consists of building community relations & philanthropic strategies, developing communications plans, and overseeing the development and implementation of foundation initiatives in collaboration with local municipalities and community stakeholders within the City of Pontiac.
In addition to her professional experience, Anisha served as President of the National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) of Pontiac, Executive Director of Dare To Dream Pontiac (CDC), and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Theta Lambda Omega Chapter of Pontiac, MI; currently School Board President for the City of Pontiac School District.
As an advocate for higher education, the empowerment of others, and a strong community focus, Anisha’s work ethic, personal/professional experiences, and Christian character have made her the woman she is today.
Executive Council
Our work is guided by key stakeholders who have been instrumental in creating systemic change within the community.
- Dr. Sonia Acosta – President & CEO, Centro Multicultural La Familia
- Greg Anderson – Vice President Workforce Development, Goodwill Industries Detroit
- Dr. Susan Harding – CEO, OLHSA
- Dr. Kimberly Hurns – Vice Chancellor Student Services, Oakland Community College
- Dr. Kimberly Leverette – Superintendent, Pontiac School District
- Jennifer Llewellyn – Director of Oakland County Michigan Works
- Glenn McIntosh – Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, Oakland University
- Kaino Phillips – President, Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation
- Dr. Samino Scott – Chief of Project Management and Initiatives, Oakland County Children’s Village
- Shanell Shelby – Director Workforce Development, Trinity Health
Community Partners
Initial funding for our infrastructure and administrative costs is provided by the Pontiac Funders Collaborative, which consists of nine regional philanthropic organizations.
Our Anchor Institutional Partner is Oakland University, which serves as a fiscal sponsor to the Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership, providing administrative and back-office support.