Ginger ZeeAbout Bio coming soon.
Aly McElreathAboutAly Mac is a radio host and digital marketing strategist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Through her work in media, she is dedicated to building authentic connections and amplifying stories that matter. Aly is proud to serve as a board member for iUnderstand and help advance the mission of providing hope, connection, and grief resources to…
Jenell SpindleKent ISDAbout Jenell Spindle returned to West Michigan after graduating from Saint Mary’s College. She worked at Forest Hills Public Schools for over 20 years before taking a position as a teacher consultant for students with visual impairments with Kent ISD. Jenell is passionate about supporting education in the area of mental health. Her…
Rick DeVaultAbout
“After losing my dad to depression, I didn’t understand. This organization gave me an ability to talk about something I didn’t and couldn’t talk about. I am proud to be part of a team that is allowing others to live their truth and the loved ones of those who passed a chance to talk about their loved ones for how they lived, not how they died.”
Stacie StephensAbout
“The work and healing driven through the mission of i understand is extremely personal to me. People suffering in silence need to know they aren’t alone. Being a part of an organization that is making such a huge impact motivates me to work hard daily to help take i understand to the next level.”
Brian Vander ArkAbout Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe. His solo career includes four studio albums. In 2007, he created the Lawn Chairs and Living Rooms House Concert Series, and has played over 800 shows in the homes of his fans. Brian also released an album of cover…
Doug MeijerAbout Doug Meijer is a Board Director of Meijer, Inc., the family-owned Grand Rapids, Michigan- based retailer that operates hundreds of supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. A grandson of company founder Hendrik Meijer, Doug joined the family retail business at the age of 12 in the marking/receiving…