Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Ellen Gilchrist - incoming CEO, and Natacha Hildebrand, Co-Founder of BasBlue, Detroit, MI. There were several questions he wanted to cover in this conversation: Ellen tell us about your past experiences and how you hope to use them in your new role as CEO of BasBlue Tach, tell us about this newly created role and what you hope it will help BasBlue achieve Before we go further, it's useful to bring the Michigan business community up to speed on BasBlue, and how you support thousands of women in the community every year. Can you talk a little bit about your mission and offerings? Why is it so important for Detroit to have an organization like BasBlue supporting women of color and nonbinary individuals? 1. Ellen, can you share more about what inspired you to take on the role of CEO at BasBlue 2. BasBlue emphasizes creating pathways for economic mobility and leadership development. Ellen or Natacha, how do you intend to measure the impact of BasBlue's programs and services in achi