Discover Decatur: Kara Demirjian Huss
Season 1 | Episode 8
Meet Kara Demirjian Huss, Founder and President of DCC Marketing.
In this conversation, Kara shares phenomenally impactful lessons and advice that she learned first-hand through experience in a variety of industries. She also shares about how these lessons are still providing a lasting impact on the city of Decatur, and her plans for continued support for a community she loves dearly!
I hope you enjoy!
The Discover Decatur Project is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Macon County. We appreciate their support in bringing stories like these to more and more individuals throughout our community.
Discover Decatur: Juanita Morris
Season 1 | Episode 7
Meet Dr. Juanita Morris, a career educator, talk show host for Thee Morris Code, and an advocate for Decatur through serial entrepreneurship.
Through this time with Dr. Morris, we speak less to her many -- successful -- businesses, and more to the impact they've had. We learn what Dr. Morris believe success is and how to thrive in the midst of ambiguity.
I hope you enjoy!
The Discover Decatur project is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Macon County. We are so grateful for their support in ensuring that we can push the stories of many prominent Decatur advocates to more and more residents in the community.
Season 1 | Episode 5
Meet Zach Shields, Director of the Decatur Public Schools Foundation.
In this video, Zach talks through several unique and exciting opportunities that students throughout Decatur have had the opportunity to participate in. He also speaks to the incredible donors who enable students to continue these learning opportunities.
I hope you enjoy!
The Discover Decatur project is sponsored by the The Community Foundation of Macon County!
Discover Decatur: Angel Lawrence
Season 1 | Episode 4
Meet Angel Lawrence, Executive Director of the Northeast Community Fund.
Angel has lived a life dedicated to public service and social work, and her work in Decatur has been nothing short of this! After taking over as the Executive Director in the middle of the COVID pandemic, Angel and her team have devoted time, talent, and resources into several community projects to provide hope, love, and care to those in need.
I hope you enjoy her story!
The Discover Decatur project is sponsored by the The Community Foundation of Macon County!
Discover Decatur: Gail Fyke
Season 1 | Episode 3
Meet Gail Fyke, founder of the Public Painted Pianos Project in Macon County.
After Gail's son experienced a sudden brain surgery, Gail and her family experienced the magic of music therapy and recovery techniques. This led her to find the Sing for Hope painted piano project based out of New York. Gail was determined to bring the power of music-based therapy to Decatur, and she explains how her research and magic of bringing talent together has led to so much success (and more to come).
Enjoy!
Nicky Besser | Discover Decatur
Season 1 | Episode 2
Meet Nicky Besser, the Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Inn!
Nicky Besser in another active member of our community, and dedicates her leadership at the Inn to serving her employees and patrons in Decatur.
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Season 1 of the Discover Decatur Project is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Macon County.
The Discover Decatur Project is produced by Sean Miller Media.
For information about sponsorships and partnerships, reach out to [email protected] 💻
Season 1 | Episode 1
Meet Thomas Garverick, the Resource Development Associate for United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois.
Thomas is an active member and volunteer at First Christian Church, as well as an overall leader in the Decatur community.
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Season 1 of the Discover Decatur Project is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Macon County.
The Discover Decatur Project is produced by Sean Miller Media.
For information about sponsorships and partnerships, reach out to [email protected] 💻
Thomas Garverick (Preview)
We are super excited to feature Thomas Garverick on Episode 1 of the Discover Decatur Project tomorrow. For now, let's hear some of Thomas's favorites in Decatur! 🤩
Be sure to check out Mosaic Cafe at First Christian Church! #coffee
The Discover Decatur Project is meant to highlight people in the community that are doing good work!
In a world full of division, we all need to hear some good stories close to home!
Check out the Discover Decatur trailer video that explains more about the project & showcases stories from community leaders.
To learn more about the project, please visit discoverdecaturproject.com
