ABOUT US

Who We Are

The Legacy Scholars program is a Supporting Organization of the Battle Creek Community Foundation operating under the auspices of Battle Creek College Access Network and governed by a board of directors. The board is comprised of community leaders, parents, residents, and students.

Board members and Legacy Scholars staff work together to accomplish the mission and goals of the Legacy Scholars program to ensure it provides the educational, emotional, social, and financial support and opportunities for Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview School District students.

Karl Dehn, Board President
President & CEO, Battle Creek Unlimited

Wayne Bush, Board Secretary
DMMI Purchasing & Senior Buyer, Denso Corporation

Patricia Brasseur, Board Treasurer
Owner, McDonalds Restaurant

Carolyn Ballard
Teacher, Lakeview School District

Dr. Dennis Bona
President, Kellogg Community College

Kynadi Gray
Student Representative, Battle Creek Public Schools

David Peterson
Superintendent, Lakeview School District

Dr. Linda Hicks
Superintendent, Battle Creek Public Schools

Brenda Hunt
President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation

Reggie LaGrand
Director of Greater Battle Creek Programming, W K Kellogg Foundation

Nicole Lawrence
Student Representative, Lakeview School District

Nathaniel Garrett
Student Representative, Lakeview High School

Cindy Ruble
Coordinator Battle Creek Educators Task

Dionisio Sanchez
Coordinator, Michigan Works

Chris Sargent,
President & CEO, United Way of Greater Battle Creek