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- FAMILY: Husband Daniel. Children Jude + Juliet
- ABODE: Grosse Pointe Farms
- HOMETOWN: Troy
- CAREER: Realtor
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Eatori
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Christmas markets, the beach at Campus Martius, the riverfront, Beacon park
- HOBBIES: Home renovation and design.
- INTERESTING FACT: Before marriage and kids, I was a collegiate athlete. I played lacrosse at Oakland University and was named All American and National MVP in 2011.
Ashley JolleyContributor Coordinator -
- FAMILY: Husband, Chris; Daughter, Analise (4.5); Son, Gabe (2)
- ABODE: West Bloomfield
- HOMETOWN: Walled Lake
- CAREER: High school English/journalism teacher turned tutoring, editing, and writing business owner
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Jolly Pumpkin
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Sporting events, concerts, and shows in The D
- HOBBIES: Drinking coffee, going to barre, reading, and all-things grammar
- INTERESTING FACT: I just recently, at age 31, took up golf and modeling, both of which I never pictured myself trying but am actually really enjoying!
Danielle AlexanderManaging Editor -
- FAMILY: Husband, Pat and Twin Boys Patrick + Michael
- ABODE: Shelby Twp
- HOMETOWN: Algonac, MI
- CAREER: Food + Nutrition Director
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Grey Ghost
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: We love going to any sporting events and Campus Martius at Christmas!
- HOBBIES: Reading, writing, travel, gardening, barre, history and community work
- INTERESTING FACT: I love all things Christmas and Disney and have 5 Christmas trees!
Evol GazzaratoSocial Media Team -
- FAMILY: Husband, Luis, and daughter, Michelle
- ABODE: Novi
- HOMETOWN: Farmington Hills
- CAREER: Community Engagement Coordinator for Detroit Mom, Swim Coach, and Stay at Home Mom.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Grey Ghost
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Going to see a Red Wings game or a show at the Fox.
- HOBBIES: Reading all the books, cooking, swimming, casually perusing a good stationery store, re-watching Golden Girls, and going to concerts.
- INTERESTING FACT: I was a student manager for the Michigan State women's basketball team.
Katie GoncalvesCommunity Engagement Coordinator -
- FAMILY: Two Boys, Walter (3), Arlo (1)
- ABODE: Royal Oak
- HOMETOWN: Macomb
- CAREER: Business Owner, Mompreneur
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Dime Store
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Science Center, Campus Martius, Shake Shack
- HOBBIES: Reading, Exercising, Watching reruns of SATC and Gilmore Girls
- INTERESTING FACT: I think that I can get more things done than I can which causes me to be late. A lot.
Katie JonesMarketing Coordinator -
- FAMILY: Husband Alan, Holiday and twins Wyatt and Goldie
- ABODE: Farmington Hills
- HOMETOWN: Bridgman, MI
- CAREER: SAHM
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Takoi
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Detroit Riverwalk, Campus Martius
- HOBBIES: Writing and keeping up on celebrity gossip.
- INTERESTING FACT: I moved out on my own at age 16.
Scarlett LongstreetMicro Blog Manager -
- FAMILY: Husband: Eric; Kids: Joslyn & Carter
- ABODE: Bloomfield Hills
- HOMETOWN: Bloomfield Hills
- CAREER: Lawyer
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: SheWolf
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Beacon Park, Campus Martius, and the Riverfront; retail and restaurants in Downtown, Midtown and Corktown; attending shows at the Detroit Opera House and Fisher Theatre.
- HOBBIES: Reading, writing, boating, traveling, tailgating (Go Blue!), and spending quality time with loved ones!
- INTERESTING FACT: I am *that* crazy animal lady. I currently have two lovable Labradoodles and a rabbit that rules the house. I want to add a pygmy goat and a potbelly pig. Still working on the logistics...!
Shannon PhillipsDirector of Operations