
About Us
Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc. has been a strong force in helping the community help itself for 142 years, and is a cornerstone of strength in supporting individuals, families and groups on the east side of Detroit and throughout the tri-county area.
The values of Franklin Wright are based on the settlement house concept of self-help for the continuous improvement and preservation of the family. Franklin Wright strives to achieve this through excellence in service and equality of treatment.
Franklin Wright is rooted in a geographical neighborhood district. Its goal is to know and understand the neighborhood and to help develop its potential by providing aid in obtaining the services people need.
Franklin Wright is concerned with the families and each of its members. The organization aims to afford opportunities to each individual to find and develop his, or her potential for a satisfying life in the home, neighborhood, community and nation. In doing so, it supports the conviction that human beings have a capacity for self-direction and growth.
Franklin Wright crosses all lines of race, religion, national origin and economic status, seeking to improve relationships among individuals and groups with different backgrounds, while at the same time preserving the uniqueness of each culture. To this end, it provides opportunities for a variety of individual, group and inter-group experiences. We are innovative and flexible, developing methods and coordinated programs to meet specific needs, often demonstrating the value of innovative activities.
STAFF
Deon Mullen
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Senior Director of Senior Outreach Services
Colleen Lauless
Director of Operations
Ahmad Nassar
Vice-President of Strategy and Development
Natasha Dorsey
Director of Human Resources and Compliance
Kenneth Tilmon
Maintenance Supervisor
Tania Johnson
Senior Outreach Services Coordinator
Yvonne Dudley
Senior Outreach Services Coordinator
Erika Batchelor-Murray
Vice President of Educational Programs
Sierra Gardner, LMSW
Clinical Director of Family Growth & Development
Bertram Marks II
Director of Community Organization and Out-of-School Time
Veikko Kohler
Director of Finance
China Smith
Business and Program Manager
Eloinda Ivey
Senior Outreach Services Coordinator
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Rev. Dr. Kenneth
Harris
Chairman of the Board

Michael
Van Tull
Vice Chair

Debra
Rush
Vice Chair

Leonard
Alford, III
Treasurer

Kimberly
Batchelor Davis
Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hon. Teola
Hunter
Board Member

Brandon
Jackson
Board Member

Cathy
Nedd
Board Member

George
Nicholson, III
Board Member

Hali
Giessler
Board Member

Dr. Priscilla
Hines
Board Member

Missionary Hattie
Humphrey
Board Member

Dan
Pitera
Board Member
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Charlena
Echols
Board Member

Lauren
Spencer
Board Member

Dr. E'lois
Thomas
Board Member

Yvonne
Young
Board Member