Meet The Board
Aside from our amazing team of counselors, Arukah has board of women who go above and beyond to see that the vision and goals of Arukah come into fruition. They are behind the scenes, making sure that Arukah continues to serve the community.
Lauren Slade
President/Founder
Lauren Slade has always had a heart for service. From a young age, she found joy in helping others, whether through small acts of kindness or community outreach. That desire to uplift those around her only grew stronger over the years, shaping her into the leader she is today.
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She understands the power of community and the role it plays in shaping lives. Lauren had the support of her village, which helped her become the woman she is today. However, she recognizes that not everyone has access to that same level of support. This realization led her to create Arukah, a space where families can heal, grow, and thrive together.
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As the Founder and President of Arukah, Lauren is committed to restoring the physical, mental, and financial well-being of families in underserved communities. She believes that true transformation happens when people have access to the right resources, guidance, and a strong support system. Through Arukah, she bridges the gap—ensuring that families receive the care and tools they need to build a better future. She also focuses on forming strategic partnerships to maximize the impact of Arukah’s mission because she believes that we are stronger together.
Dr. Kim Logan-Nowlin
Psychological Counseling Director
As an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Actress
Licensed Clinical Psychological Counselor/Professor, Executive Life Coach, and TV Host, Dr. Logan-Nowlin does it all! President/ CEO of Kim Logan Communications for over 37 years, she has trained and counseled people from all walks of life to be INSPIRED and how your words can change your choices and your life”. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education, Master of Arts Degree in Family and Guidance Counseling, and a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Oral and Interpersonal Communication and Clinical Family Counseling.
Jennifer Bright
Treasurer
A long-time advocate for small businesses, Jennifer Bright is the Founder & CEO of Bright Ledgers, LLC. She is passionate about assisting small business owners in establishing and maintaining their financial systems to allow them to focus solely on their day-to-day operations. The mission of Bright Ledgers is to empower small business owners to understand their finances in order to make informed business decisions.
Jennifer has nearly 25 years of Bookkeeping and Accounting experience and spent the last 14 years in the nonprofit Accounting sector in the roles of Controller and Compliance and Diversity Officer for an established organization in downtown Detroit.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves to listen to music and is a novice
DJ (DJ JenJenB). She is an avid sports fan and is a diehard supporter of all Detroit sports teams, especially the Detroit Lions. She cherishes spending time with family, friends, and her two Chorkie fur babies, Laila and Cruz. Jennifer also enjoys traveling, with desired locations being Northeast Michigan and Temecula, California wine country, or anywhere her beloved Lions are playing (preferably a location with a warm climate).