Our Judges
Thank you to our judges!
The Mott Million Dollar Challenge would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteer judges who gave their time and expertise to evaluate the pitches of our remarkable young innovators.
Our judges brought diverse perspectives, thoughtful questions, and genuine enthusiasm for the next generation of problem-solvers. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to this work and to these students.
Semifinal Round
Grades K–4Business
Brandee Cooke-Brown
100K Ideas
Nyanna Langford Harris
Business Owners of Tomorrow
Luke Lloyd
Dribble Stick
Benita Melton
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Helen Taylor
Mott Foundation Trustee
Grades K–4Social
BreAsia Hamlin
Flint and Genesee Group
Tamara Mathis
Tees Plentiful Salads
Kimberly Roberson
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grades 5–8Business
Jazzmin Scott
Flint and Genesee Group
Ridgway White
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Tameka Young
Kidpreneur Central
Grades 5–8Social
Jordan Brown
SIPI, Inc.
Dawn Bye
Flint and Genesee Group
Ridgway White
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grades 9–12Business
Karen Aldridge-Eason
Mott Foundation Trustee
Jim Couture
Wildfire Credit Union
Tulsa Fearing
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Miracle McGlown
Mastercard
Grades 9–12Social
Jennifer Acree
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Alexander Becker
Nice Dog Creative
Nicholas Custer
University of Michigan
Joseph Kochanek
Bodman PLC, Mott Legal Counsel
Marcel Price
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
Final Round
Grades K–4Business
Joseph Kochanek
Bodman PLC, Mott Legal Counsel
Paula Nas
University of Michigan
Steve Wolbert
SIPI, Inc.
Grades K–4Social
Neal Hegarty
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Paula Nas
University of Michigan
Steve Wolbert
SIPI, Inc.
Grades 5–8Business
Jessie Jones
Red Lantern
Amobi Okugo
Corporate Entrepreneur
Helen Taylor
Mott Foundation Trustee
Grades 5–8Social
Karen Aldridge-Eason
Mott Foundation Trustee
Jessie Jones
Red Lantern
Amobi Okugo
Corporate Entrepreneur
Grades 9–12Business
Effie Alofoje-Carr
100K Ideas
Harry Blecker
Kettering
Ridgway White
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Tameka Young
Kidpreneur Central
Grades 9–12Social
Effie Alofoje-Carr
100K Ideas
Harry Blecker
Kettering
Ridgway White
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Tameka Young
Kidpreneur Central