Our Team
Call Numbers
ARE YOU A YOUTH (18-24) IN CRISIS?
Detroit Area
9:00 am – 5:00 p.m. weekdays call Coordinated Access Model (CAM) (313) 305-0311
After hours and weekends, contact us directly at
Grand Rapids Area
Contact the shelter directly at
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Leslie
Carmona
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Leslie Carmona
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Jeff
Coffey
Chief Facilities Management Officer
Jeff Coffey
Chief Facilities Management Officer
Jeff Coffey joined Covenant House Michigan in 2011, bringing with him a passion for facilities management and a desire to set the bar higher each day. He oversees all aspects of the Covenant House Michigan-owned properties in Detroit and Grand Rapids. He is responsible for all facility construction projects, building maintenance, and the maintenance of our fleet of transportation vehicles, including the street outreach vans.Jeff ensures compliance with all city & state health, safety and building codes, keeping CHMI’s reputation as a safe and secure environment for our youth intact. More recently, Jeff added cyber security compliance and training to his list of responsibilities. He supervises food service and building maintenance teams and numerous external contracts. Jeff is a member of the CHMI Executive Leadership Team & Incident Review Committee.
Prior to coming to Covenant House Michigan, he worked at Sisters, Servants of IHM as the Facilities Operations Director and Facilities Coordinator at Trinity Health. He has over 20 years of Facilities management experience.
A Veteran of the US Army, Jeff completed the Bachelor’s of Business Leadership program (BBL) at Baker college and also has an Associates degree in General Studies from Macomb Community College.
Jeff and his wife recently bought an old farm house near Armada and enjoy spending time with their young daughter, the goats and some chickens.
Meagan
Dunn
Chief Executive Officer
Meagan Dunn
Chief Executive Officer
Meagan Dunn is a dynamic nonprofit leader and a champion for young people experiencing homelessness. She joined Covenant House Michigan (CHMI) in July 2022 and currently serves as the organization’s first Black woman Chief Executive Officer.
As CEO, Meagan provides leadership to a dedicated team in two locations – Detroit and Grand Rapids. Since opening its doors in 1997, CHMI has served and advocated for more than 80,000 young adults (18-24) experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation, by providing street outreach, short-term shelter, transitional living, and more. With the help of Meagan’s vision and strategic direction, the team delivers high-quality programs and services to help young people achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence.
Previously, Dunn was vice president of programs with YWCA Kalamazoo where she managed a $10 million budget and more than 100 team members. Among other duties, she supervised a 62-bed shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and one of the first 24/7 childcare centers in southwest Michigan.
Dunn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English language and literature from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State University. She is a member of Inforum and serves on the Belle Isle Conservancy Board of Directors.
Kelly
Small
Chief Program Officer
Kelly Small
Chief Program Officer
Kelly Small is the new Chief Program Officer at Covenant House Michigan, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s programs.
Kelly brings more than 10 years of executive leadership experience in strategic planning, program leadership, project management, and public relations. A compassionate, team-oriented leader, Kelly is passionate about growing and developing staff to help them achieve their fullest potential. She brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously overseen transitional living and independent living programs, affordable housing initiatives, strategic planning, and collaborative projects involving stakeholders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With over 20 years of experience, Kelly is an expert in advocating for transitioning-aged youth, managing agency wide strategic initiatives, and developing public relations and marketing campaigns.
Kelly earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Wayne State University and an MBA from Cleary University. She is certified in Strategic Management Performance System through George Washington University. Kelly also serves as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Corktown, Michigan.
Dave
Grupenhoff
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Grupenhoff
Chief Financial Officer
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Carolyn
Geck
Development & Communications Director
Carolyn Geck
Development & Communications Director
Carolyn Geck is a nonprofit leader with extensive experience in fund development, strategic planning, communications, and special event management. Based in Detroit, Carolyn has built a career helping mission-driven organizations strengthen their operations, expand their reach, and increase their impact through strategic fundraising, relationship building, and team leadership.
As Director of Development and Communications at Covenant House Michigan, Carolyn leads fundraising and communications initiatives that advance the organization’s mission. Her accomplishments include expanding the development and communications team, increasing signature event sponsorships and revenue, and helping deliver the most successful iteration of the event in its 10-year history.
Previously, Carolyn served as Director of Development at DBG, where she helped secure more than $10 million in contributions from corporate, foundation, and individual donors. Her work supported significant organizational growth, expanded donor engagement, and strengthened fundraising and communications strategies. She also brings extensive experience in event production and administration from her years with Michigan Opera.
Known for her collaborative approach and ability to turn strategic vision into measurable results, Carolyn combines relationship-driven leadership with a strong commitment to organizational sustainability and community engagement. She is a graduate of Wayne State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and a member of Leadership Detroit Class XLII. Her community involvement includes serving on the boards of the Salvation Army and Holican Cultural and on the planning committee for Marche du Nain Rouge.
Tracy
Hill
Clinical & Supportive Services Director
Tracy Hill
Clinical & Supportive Services Director
Tracy Hill serves as Director of Clinical and Supportive Services at Covenant House Michigan. With more than a decade of experience in social work, program development, clinical services, staff training, and youth advocacy, Tracy is committed to creating supportive, trauma-informed environments that help young people experiencing homelessness achieve stability and independence. She also partners with colleges and universities to provide supervision and professional learning opportunities for social work, human services, and occupational therapy students, helping prepare the next generation of professionals to serve their communities.
Ashley
Richardson
People & Culture Director
Ashley Richardson
People & Culture Director
Erik
Wolenberg
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Erik Wolenberg
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Erik Wolenberg is a nonprofit and philanthropy executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading organizational growth, fundraising strategy, community engagement, and cross-sector partnerships.
He has joined Covenant House Michigan as Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, leading advancement in Grand Rapids and West Michigan and developing the relationships, philanthropic infrastructure, and community partnerships necessary to strengthen the region as an essential part of Covenant House Michigan’s statewide mission.
Previously, Erik served as Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts and held progressive leadership roles with the Hope Network Foundation, including Interim Executive Director. His career also includes corporate strategy, employee engagement, and community impact management with SpartanNash and marketing leadership with Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids and LaughFest.
Throughout his career, Erik has specialized in connecting mission with strategy—building stronger organizations, developing diversified revenue, cultivating meaningful, mission-aligned partnerships, and translating community relationships into sustainable impact.
A graduate of the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Leadership Grand Rapids program, Erik is the founding board chair of The PLAYGROUNDgr and has served in numerous civic and nonprofit leadership and volunteer roles in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan. He holds an MBA from Central Michigan University and dual bachelor’s degrees from Michigan State University.