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Northern Navigators

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!

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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

Roger Amundsen

Freelance Artist

Ask Roger about Recreation & Getting Outside

Abby Baudry

Communications & Strategic Projects Coordinator at Traverse Connect

Ask Abby about Fitness & Outdoor Activities

Karin Chung

Senior Recruiter at Hagerty

Ask Karin about Schools & Careers

Taylor Comiskey

Freelance Social Media Manager

Ask Taylor about UpNorth Pride

Chelsea Bay Dennis

Graphic Designer & Story Coach

Ask Chelsea about Finding Community & Getting Connected

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

Laura Matchett

Director of Extended Educational Services at NMC

Ask Laura about Health & Wellness Services

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

Attia Qureshi

Leadership Consultant at Attia Qureshi Consulting

Ask Attia about owning a business in Traverse City

Chrissie Reitmeyer

Therapist at Kids Creek Family Counseling

Ask Chrissie about Finding Community

Kristen Stewart

Owner of Harpe Star & Member Experience Specialist at Cherryland Electric Cooperative

Ask Kristen about Up North Pride

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