Leadership

Glamorous Moms Foundation Leadership Team

 

 

Shannon Lazovski, Founder & President

Shannon Lazovski is a social media strategist and a published writer who has over twenty-one years of professional experience in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and content creation with 15 of those years volunteering in the non-profit sector. A Rochester, Michigan resident, Shannon is a dedicated mother to her two adult children, Livia, age 21 & Mikhail, age 18, and a dedicated wife to her husband, Zoran, of 23 years. A former Mrs. Metro Detroit and an Oakland County Executive’s 40 Under 40 award recipient, Shannon has proven to be a strong community supporter and is focused on child advocacy, women’s health and women’s rights. What many people don’t know is she is a child survivor of domestic violence and has years of experience as a mental health caseworker assisting the state of Michigan as a contractor supporting families with state provided Child Waivers and/or Parent Waivers. During her years of dedication, she has worked on cases with individuals and families providing advocacy, education, and solutions based on their needs and local government expectations (state provided waivers). She has experience in IEPs, occupational therapy solutions, assisting autistic children placed in regular classrooms and assisting special needs children and adults on field trips and outings. Her goals with her adult and child clients were and are always dedicated to finding solutions to issues regarding social adjustment and life skills that are difficult for individuals to navigate independently.

Shannon obtained her Psychology degree from Wayne State University and her Psychology of Leadership certification from Cornell University. She has experience working with individuals who live with Depression, Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Intellectual Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, and Developmental Disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disorders. Whether there is an individual or community need, Shannon always pushes the envelope and tries to encourage change and help where she can in any situation. In regards to the GMF mission, she believes the mothers of today are raising our leaders of tomorrow, therefore they should be taken care of and put first in society. “Safety & happiness in the home starts with Mom’s safety & happiness. She has the power to be the leader in love in the home and has the ability to instill self confidence and inner strength if the environment allows. Mom’s work hard and do not get enough credit,” she says.

Shannon has experience with over 29 committees and 8 boards, all supporting women and children in Michigan. When she’s not working in the community, she enjoys spending time with her family. She is an entrepreneur and also enjoys promoting small business owners and planning charitable events for Michigan communities and non-profit organizations with a mission to make a meaningful change. She has appeared on Fox 2 Detroit, CBS Detroit, Fox 2 Detroit The Nine, CBS Detroit, WDIV Channel 4, TMZ, WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit, WMYD TV20, 96.3 WDVD Radio, WJR Radio and several print & web publications.

 

 

Karen Roedding, Vice President

Karen Hoxey Roedding is a wife, mom, business owner, and the mommy of 3 rescue dogs & 3 rescue cats. She has been involved in the Beauty industry in various aspects for over 35 years. Karen is very passionate about giving back & volunteerism.  She has been honored to be a Wish Granting Volunteer with Make-A-Wish Michigan for the last 31 years, and received an award for being named a Leader in Joy.  

Karen received Congressional Recognition as the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year in 2018. She taught workshops for emotionally, verbally, and sexually abused young girls from Barat House in Detroit on self-confidence, self-esteem, and self worth.

Karen also volunteers for the Another Day Resource Centers Blessing Bus where they package hygiene kits, clothing, lunches, blankets, etc and distribute to the vulnerable in Detroit monthly.  She is also on the Board of the Northville Newcomers & Neighbors as their Public Relations Director, and on the Board for Dorie’s Love Train that benefits the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Karen is a giver and also supports numerous organizations like the Alzheimer’s Assn, Samaritans Purse, CareNet Pregnancy Center, World Vision, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Sparrow Freedom Project (helping victims of human trafficking), Detroit Rescue Mission, and many others.   

 

 

Supreet Singh – Treasurer

Supreet Singh came to America from India when she was just 16 years old. She is a member of the Detroit Indian Women’s Association and a previous member of WISDOM: Women’s Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit. She is a wife, a mother of two, and a chemist professionally. Supreet supports women’s health and is an advocate for eating healthy and leading a healthy lifestyle. She is an entrepreneur and the owner of her own tea company, A Talk with Tea. Supreet enjoys supporting women and spending her free time volunteering in the community via GMF’s monthly campaigns and community programs.

 

 

Padmaja Kitineni – Secretary

Padmaja (Padma) has been married to her husband for 28 years and has two adult children ages 23 and 19 years of age. Her passion is to help others wherever she can. She is an occupational therapist and has been working in the field for close to thirty years. Not only does Padmaja help others by volunteering in her free time and in her profession, she also leads by example and encourages women to believe in themselves and to live life accepting themselves as the beautiful women that they naturally are. Padmaja holds the title of Mrs. South Asia Classic Curvy World 2024 and was the Mrs. Michigan 2024 runner-up. She has several years of experience volunteering in the community including Glamorous Moms Foundation (Glamorous Luncheon & Fashion Show), DIWA and Taj Cottage’s covid efforts & mask making mission during Covid-19.

 

Corene Grillo – Director of Community Outreach
Corene is a wife of 23 years to her husband Larry, mom to two boys, ages 18 & 16, and dog mom to Lola and Simba. Corene is a leader of Southern Macomb Mom’s In Business and an entrepreneur. She says her personality is “Easy like a Sunday Morning.”  Corene is passionate about fostering meaningful and collaborative relationships between nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. She promotes social well-being, inclusivity, and engagement and offers a deep commitment to understanding the unique needs of all individuals. Throughout her career, Corene has designed and implemented impactful programs that address critical issues including education, health, and women in business. She brings a hands-on, empathetic approach to outreach, ensuring that every project is both sustainable and community-driven. In addition to her professional expertise, Corene actively advocates for initiatives focused on equity and access.

Her leadership is defined by a dedication to creating lasting, positive change that uplifts individuals and strengthens communities. Corene believes small changes can make a difference to shape a better tomorrow, for future generations that follow.


 

Christina Palombit – Director of Special Events

Christina is a mother of three sons, Nana to three beautiful granddaughters and mom to two rescue Westie dogs. She resides in Grosse Pointe Farms with her husband of 30 years. Christina has experience in corporate insurance and in the medical field bu now follows her true passion. Fashion design.

Christina began at an early age designing clothing and wedding gowns for women. Her love for creating derived from the inspiration of her mother and sister who designed and executed Christina’s skating costumes when she was young. Her fashion brand, Christina Del Re’ specializes in classic and couture fashion for fashionistas who appreciate the intricacies of design using only the finest of materials. Her collection of dresses and gowns are sophisticated and luxurious couture designs for the most discerning audience. Each design is crafted, with mindfulness, luxurious fabrics and unique embellishments.

Christina believes it’s not like “work” when you’re mainly following your passion and dreams. Designing also allows her granddaughter Sophia to participate in many of her shows as a model, allowing them to build lasting memories, together.

 

 

Debbie Earle – Lead Volunteer, Community Gift Giving

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Lola Evans – Lead Volunteer, Community Outreach

Detroit Mi native, Lola Lucania Black is a proud mother of three beautiful children, Elexis age 25, Mark Anthony age 20, and Alexandria age 15. Lola has over a decade of health care leadership experience as a Registered Nurse and carries several certifications such as CPR instructor, certified Dementia Practitioner, Advanced Life support, and Infection Preventionalist Nurse.

Lola is a published Model, Fashion Designer, Actress, FM radio personality, and activist. In February 2021, Lola launched Lucania Lavish Couture, LLC, a high-end clothing line that embodies timeless elegance with modern sensuality. The brand has taken off with great traction, Lucania Lavish Couture designs have been featured in four Indie films. Her designs have also been captured in Cosmopolitan, Elle, HOUR, Blac Magazine, Detroit Fashion News, Metro Times, and Voyage Michigan Magazine. Lola has also showcased her fashion line during Paris Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Michigan Fashion Week. Currently, her amazing collection of gowns are displayed at the Bagley Mansion in Detroit, MI.

“My greatest accomplishment in life is my children. I enjoy spending time with them and supporting their endeavors. I spent years volunteering as the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) President and as an assistant coach for my daughter’s softball team.” -Lola Lucania Black.

 

 

Lynn Eades – Lead Volunteer, Doula Services & Postpartum Care

Lynn Eads of Clawson. is a mother of two wonderful kids who are now grown and thriving and a proud grandparent of three amazing little humans who keep her on her toes. She is passionate about volunteering, so she enjoys helping out at the local Sunday Summer Park Market and being involved with the Clawson Chamber of Commerce.

When she’s not helping new parents navigate the ups and downs of the early parenting days as a Postpartum Doula and Pediatric Sleep Coach, you’ll now also find her helping & volunteering with Glamorous Moms Foundation!

With thousands of hours spent nannying over ten years and raising her own kids, plus plenty of reading, classes, and wisdom passed down from her own mom, she’s gained a treasure trove of parenting knowledge. Now, she gets to share that with moms and dads who are ready to embrace parenthood with confidence.