Devon Akmon

Reflections on life and work by Devon Akmon.

Category: Professional Development

Change is Constant

I think it’s impossible to forget one’s first professional job. After all, it is during this time that one learns many valuable lessons on the workplace. One of my first professional experiences was a short-lived “career” as a photojournalist. In addition to freelance work at some of Michigan’s larger daily publications, I completed internships at [...]

It’s All About Detroit

This month my attention is focused on Detroit. I will be participating in several activities/events that will explore some of the challenges the region is facing, while also seeking to find innovative solutions to bring about change. In addition to this, Time magazine – in partnership with its sister publications, Fortune, Money, CNNMoney.com and SI.com [...]

Emerging Leaders

My five month professional development training with the Michigan Nonprofit Association’s Emerging Leaders program has come to an end. In general, I’ve found that professional development trainings are either hit or miss. Emerging Leaders was right on the spot. There were several things that made this program a success. First, we had a great cohort. [...]