OUR MISSION AND VALUES

Mission

The William Davidson Foundation is helping to secure a bright future for the communities that have inspired our founder’s family for generations. We imbue our work with a sense of possibility and believe deeply in the importance of building meaningful relationships across difference. Together with community leaders who share our sense of optimism and obligation related to Detroit, Israel, and the Jewish people, we make transformative investments and support catalytic initiatives that will deliver lasting value for future generations.

Core Values

Our core values guide the way we work and reflect the character and values of our founder, William Davidson.

Our core values guide the way we work and reflect the character and values of our founder, William Davidson.

People
Matter

People
Matter

We believe every individual should be treated with empathy and respect. We understand the power of meaningful and genuine relationships.

Leadership Makes a Difference

Leadership Makes a Difference

We value and invest in leaders who build trust, see the potential in people, and actively create a space for others to flourish.

See the Impossible as Possible

See the Impossible as Possible

We imagine with purpose, optimism, and enthusiasm.
We choose to see the world through the lens of possibility
and opportunity.

Just
Start

Just
Start

We encourage ourselves and others to take initiative to make a difference. Be bold, curious, and take the first step.

People
Matter

People
Matter

We believe every individual should be treated with empathy and respect. We understand the power of meaningful and genuine relationships.

Leadership Makes a Difference

Leadership Makes a Difference

We value and invest in leaders who build trust, see the potential in people, and actively create a space for others to flourish.

See the Impossible as Possible

See the Impossible as Possible

We imagine with purpose, optimism, and enthusiasm.
We choose to see the world through the lens of possibility
and opportunity.

Just
Start

Just
Start

We encourage ourselves and others to take initiative to make a difference. Be bold, curious, and take the first step.

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Suzanne Perreault

Program Officer

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Suzanne Perreault is a Program Officer at the William Davidson Foundation and part of the Southeast Michigan Economic & Cultural Vitality team, leading the Foundation’s Good Jobs portfolio.  Suzanne is a highly accomplished leader in economic development with a distinguished career focused on fostering inclusive entrepreneurship across Michigan. She plays a key role in the development, refinement, and stewardship of grants and related strategies that support entrepreneurs and stimulates the creation, growth, and retention of new businesses in metropolitan Detroit. Suzanne excels in building collaborative partnerships and is committed to driving good jobs and promoting growth in vital industries to improve the livelihoods of individuals and families throughout the region.

Prior to joining the William Davidson Foundation, Suzanne served as the Director of Small Business Services at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, where she was instrumental in developing and managing innovative programming, overseeing an $80 million portfolio of small business support contracts, and leveraged data-driven insights to support the launch, stabilization, and growth of microenterprises, place-based and early-stage businesses statewide.  

Suzanne brings small business and community development experience to her role at WDF having held other key roles including Vice President at Mercantile Events & Marketing, an industry leader in retail and consumer-based events, where she led implementation of the business’s strategic plan – achieving growth and enhancing profitability.  She served as Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority in both Lake Orion, MI and Holly, MI, and led downtown revitalization efforts, managing a variety of initiatives including capital improvements, real estate development, and placemaking projects.  Suzanne is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.