Staff

Montana joined the Urban Alliance team in 2024 after working at multiple non-profits in both Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, including a non-profit that she founded. She holds a Bachelor’s degree […]

Jeff grew up in the neighborhoods of Kalamazoo before starting his first career as an autoworker. His journey in outreach and volunteering began in 2014, leading him to officially join […]

Rod, who joined Urban Alliance in 2023, lives in Kalamazoo with his wife and family. A pastor at Edison Chapel, Rod loves to speak to people about purpose, passion, and […]

Michael joined Urban Alliance in 2023. Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he moved to Detroit as a teen and has overcome several hardships that inspired his moving into the […]

Denise graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in business administration and worked in various industries before joining Urban Alliance in 2023. She brings 13+ years of executive administration […]

Terra joined Urban Alliance as the Executive Director in 2023 after serving more than five years on its Board of Directors. With a career dedicated to maternal and child health […]

Lorena Hostiguin joined Urban Alliance in early 2023. Originally from Texas, she has overcome many obstacles including drug use, group and domestic violence, and incarceration. Along with her higher power, […]

Madison moved to Kalamazoo in August of 2020 from Florida, where she resided for almost 10 years, and during that time she received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from University […]

James Harris served in full-time Youth Ministry for 23 years until God released him to plant Trenches Community Church, Kalamazoo Mich., in 2011 to present. He currently serves as Senior […]

Alejandro was born in Brownsville, TX. At the age of 6, a family tragedy caused him and his family to move to Kalamazoo. Due to situations and circumstances around him, […]