Executive director
Darryl Johnson
Darryl L. Johnson is the founder of I’m Third Ministries, where the guiding principle is "God First, Neighbor Second, and I’m Third!" With the motto “We’re Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood,” the ministry reflects Darryl’s deep commitment to community revitalization. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Mentor2Youth, the Fatherhood Coordinator at The Corner Health Clinic, and is a dedicated minister at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to these roles, Darryl is actively involved in the Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper steering committee, a county-wide initiative for youth empowerment, and is a member of the HUB Coalition. He is also the creator of Raising Royalty, a unique mentoring framework inspired by the concept that life is a game of chess.
Darryl’s educational background includes studies in business and psychology at San Diego City College and Non-Profit Administration at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO. He has furthered his leadership skills through programs like Leadership DELI and Leaders of Color/Champions for Change and regularly participates in workshops and conferences to stay informed in the ever-evolving business landscape. Above all, Darryl is proud to be a Servant-Leader.
staff
Administrative Coordinator
Assistant to Executive Director
Board
Chair | Belinda Dulin; MA Executive Director Dispute Resolution Center
Vice Chair | Calvin McFarland; Ed. D Asst. Vice President; Academic Services Eastern Michigan University
Secretary | Julia Heck; MA Associate Director Office of Ombudsman Eastern Michigan University, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership (Anticipated), M.A. - Educational Leadership Higher Education and Student Affairs
At Large | Emmanual Jones; BBA, founder of Mentor2Youth, Owner of Jones Cleaning
At Large | Mohit Magpal; University of Michigan, Integrated Systems and Design Division: Assist. Director, Strategic Engagement with over 25 years of experience in strategic planning and operational roles across social enterprises and corporations, in the health care, manufacturing, education and technology sectors, working in diverse service organizations.
At Large | Clarissa Love; DEI consultant in Michigan Medicine’s Office for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI), provides resources and guidance for DEI implementation leads across Michigan Medicine;
Emeritus Council
David Rutledge
† In memoriam