Asandi Conner (be6922)

Asandi Conner is a voice bearer, strategist, writer, coach, and designer of beautiful sacred spaces. Before joining the Detroit Equity Action Lab, she helped organizations, professionals, and entrepreneurs communicate their social mission and articulate their authentic voice through her consultancy, Say It Write.

For more than 20 years, Conner has worked for and in partnership with many nonprofits. She most recently led the Detroit Revitalization Fellows (DRF), a talent and leadership development program of Wayne State University's Office of Economic Development. As the DRF's director, she collaborated with diverse stakeholders to build a network of doers focused on Detroit's revitalization.

Conner has built a reputation as an interpersonal relations expert, creative problem solver, inclusive leader, and coach. She has two degrees and, more importantly, a multitude of career lessons that have shaped her leadership journey.

Conner is a native Detroiter and loyal Detroit Lions fan. She serves on three boards and enjoys watching Law & Order (and SVU) marathons, eating chocolate chip cookies, and dancing to house music.

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B.S., University of Phoenix
M.P.A., University of Michigan-Dearborn