Opening the doors OF the Grand Traverse Region to new ideas, new people, and new growth opportunities.
Are you considering a move to the Traverse City area but haven’t quite made up your mind? Maybe you’ve recently moved here and you want to get plugged into a network and the community? Northern Navigators are here to help. Acting as ‘regional ambassadors’, our Northern Navigators are people who already live here, who have chosen to live here, and who can help you as a newcomer feel welcomed and connected, all while offering knowledge of the regional lifestyle, recreation, schools, healthcare, real estate, and industry and career opportunities.
Connecting with a Northern Navigator is simple – just browse their profiles below and schedule a time to chat with them*. Easy. Now go get connected!

Meg Zammit
Realtor at Century 21 Northland
Ask Meg about Where to Live & Real Estate

Max Anderson
Commercial Lender at Honor Bank
Ask Max about volunteer opportunities

Abby Baudry
Communications & Strategic Projects Coordinator at Traverse Connect
Ask Abby about Fitness & Outdoor Activities

Roger Amundsen
Freelance Artist
Ask Roger about Recreation & Getting Outside

Karin Chung
Senior Recruiter at Hagerty
Ask Karin about Schools & Careers

Taylor Comiskey
Freelance Social Media Manager
Ask Taylor about UpNorth Pride

Kelsey Fox
Sales & Marketing Professional at LinkedIn
Ask Kelsey about Making Friends & Local Events

Kendal Glaze
Executive Assistant - Human Resources at TCAPS
Ask Kendal about Schools & Career Opportunities

Sarah Diaz Pennell
Senior Product Marketing Manager at Amazon
Ask Sarah about Working Remotely from Traverse City

CAMILLE HOISINGTON
Director of Strategic Projects at Traverse Connect
Ask Camille about TC's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Jillian Manning
Editor at Northern Express
Ask Jillian about arts & culture in Traverse City

Craig Hadley
Executive Director at Dennos Museum
Ask Craig about Arts & Culture in Traverse City

David Mengebier
President and CEO at Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Ask David about traverse city's community

Nick Olson
Owner/Co-Founder of ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness
Ask Nick about Health, Wellness & Outdoor Activities

Maria Purvis
Engagement Manager at 20Fathoms
Ask Maria about TC's Tech Scene & Remote Work

Chrissie Reitmeyer
Therapist at Kids Creek Family Counseling
Ask Chrissie about Finding Community

Attia Qureshi
Leadership Consultant at Attia Qureshi Consulting
Ask Attia about owning a business in Traverse City

Laura Matchett
Director of Extended Educational Services at NMC
Ask Laura about Health & Wellness Services

Madeline Saucedo
Fund Development Director at Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center
Ask Maddie about Community & Networks

Mi Stanley
Corporate Director of Special Projects at Traverse Health Clinic
City Commissioner for City of Traverse City

Gina Stein
Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations at Munson Healthcare
Ask Gina about Careers & Job-Hunting

Jennifer Szunko
Executive Director at TCNewTech
Ask Jennifer about resources for entrepreneurs

Brittany Vanderbeek
Director of Development & Community Engagement at 20Fathoms
Ask Brittany about getting involved in the community

Nick Viox
Director of Programming & Operations at Up North Pride
Northern Michigan Clerk Engagement Officer for ACLU