Plymouth Resident Chosen for Challenge Detroit

PLYMOUTH, MI — Claire McCarthy, of Plymouth, has been selected as one of 43 Fellows to participate in Challenge Detroit, a leadership and professional development program focused on attracting and retaining talent in Detroit in an effort to spur revitalization. McCarthy was chosen from hundreds of applicants to collaborate with individuals from all over the country and live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit.

Challenge Detroit is a one-year fellowship program that provides the opportunity for tomorrow’s leaders to work at top regional companies, while spending one day a week collaborating with area nonprofits to address regional challenges and opportunities, including multi-modal transportation, homelessness and community development. During her year with Challenge Detroit, McCarthy will be working with partnering host company, PWC.

“Challenge Detroit provides talent from across the country the opportunity to work with great companies, as well as the opportunity to give back to Detroit,” Deirdre Greene Groves, executive director of Challenge Detroit, said in a statement. “Many Fellows have continued to stay in the city well past the end of their program year and still work to make a positive impact on the city.”

McCarthy demonstrated interest in the region and applied for Challenge Detroit because She saw the opportunity to bring her intellectual capital and talent to make a positive impact on the region.

During their year in Detroit, participants will share their stories through regular blogging, video logging and social media updates.

For more information and to meet all of the year five fellows, visit www.ChallengeDetroit.org.

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