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
Abby Baudry
Communications & Strategic Projects Manager at Traverse Connect
Ask Abby about Fitness & Outdoor Activities
Chelsea Bay Dennis
Graphic Designer & Story Coach
Ask Chelsea about Finding Community & Getting Connected
Michael Broodo
Investor Engagement Coordinator
Ask Michael about the Business Community
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
Brendan Franklin
Director of Nursing - Critical Care & Stroke Services
Ask Brendan about Careers in Healthcare
Kendal Glaze
Executive Assistant - Human Resources at TCAPS
Ask Kendal about Schools & Career Opportunities
Kristen HARTLEY
Owner of Harpe Star & Member Experience Specialist at Cherryland Electric Cooperative
Ask Kristen about Up North Pride
CAMILLE HOISINGTON
Director of Ecosystem Development at Traverse Connect
Ask Camille about TC's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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
Madeline Saucedo
Fund Development Director at Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center
Ask Maddie about Community & Networks
Jennifer Szunko
Executive Director at TCNewTech
Ask Jennifer about resources for entrepreneurs
