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Kris Munroe evaluated talent throughout her career in Human Resources. She’s had the pleasure of being a judge for the Miss Wayne County and Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan programs. After receiving her MBA from the University of Michigan, Kris spent the next decade working in entrepreneurial start-ups in consumer software, information technology, health care, and facilities services. She joined an automotive supplier in 2000 and helped the company grown domestically and internationally during her tenure. Kris retired in 2018 and has focused on gardening, investing, travel and theater. She and her husband, Steve Kolpacke, live in Canton, MI. |
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Cara Klaer is a communications executive for Aptiv, a global technology company that develops safe, green and connected solutions which enable the future of mobility. She currently oversees internal and executive communications with a focus on developing content that promotes employee engagement, culture, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to this, Cara worked in several communications roles of increasing responsibility at Fortune 50 company Anthem, Inc. and Eaton Corporation. Cara began her career as a television news anchor and reporter. She has a depth of experience in corporate, finance and investor communications, corporate reputation, crisis communication and media relations. Cara holds a master’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and doing Pilates. Cara resides in Novi, Michigan with her husband, David, two children, ages 7 and 4, Camden and Angela, and her miniature schnauzer named Scout. She is a former Miss Wayne County and top 10 Miss Michigan finalist. |
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Frances Allen was born and raised in Wayne County. She is a former model, dancer, and flute player. A praise dance ministry leader at her church for the past 18 years, she also directed the Distinguished Young Women of Inkster program for 10 years. Frances obtained her bachelor's degree in accounting from Cleary University and owners her own business, Say What Now, a yard sign company. Frances enjoys spending time with her family and attending jazz concerts. She is the proud mother of a former MAO titleholder and grandmother to Cameron, Brooke, and Winston. |
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Kristine J. Ajrouch, PhD is Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Adjunct Research Professor at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. She studies life course topics ranging from ethnic identity formation among adolescent children of immigrants to social relations and health among older adults. Her current work addresses social/cultural aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. She was the recipient of a Fulbright award in 2008 where she taught and conducted research in Lebanon. Professor Ajrouch is committed to international and interdisciplinary collaborations and is Past President of the Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD). Fine dining with her life partner Abraham is how she enjoys to relax, as well as hanging out with her children. Professor Ajrouch was born and raised in metro-Detroit, where she has lived for most of her life. |
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Annika Taylor graduated Summa Cum Laude from Madonna University in 2017 with a history degree. She is now a manager in the Greenfield Village event production department where she and her team run events including Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village and Holiday Nights. Annika is a founding member of the Warnerettes Parasol Drill Team, an all-female performance troupe that dresses as suffragettes and performs in parades to promote women’s history. She is also a former competitive dancer, winning a national title in 2016, and a pianist. |
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