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Jeanne Ekhaml – Program Assistant
Jeanne believes, “The key to happiness is helping other people” and can’t think of anything more rewarding than helping kids achieve their dreams. She joined our team in July 2023.
As a program assistant, she helps plan and organize our in-class sessions while providing administrative support to our team. She also provides hands-on support to our students as they learn the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful.
Jeanne has worked as a freelance copyeditor and earned a Specialized Certificate in copyediting from University of California, San Diego. Prior to joining Winning Futures, she worked in digital marketing as a website content strategist and search engine optimization specialist. She's comfortable wearing many hats, which she credits for where she is today.
Jeanne is a former foster parent who enjoys making a difference where it matters most--locally, and she's proud to be part of our mission, helping empower young people in our community to achieve their dreams.
“As a new program assistant, I’m excited to support my team and to be an asset to our organization, our volunteer career mentors, and especially the students we help!”
Jeanne grew up in Metropolitan Detroit and has also lived in San Diego, Pasadena, and Las Vegas. She lives in Troy with her husband, Matt, their godson, Ethan, three crazy dogs and two indifferent cats. She loves trivia and playing board games.