A city where experience is preserved and growth is intentional.
Why AdVANNtage exists
To develop leaders who can navigate complexity, lead ethically, and collaborate across sectors to strengthen Detroit's civic ecosystem.
- Intentional
- Ethical
- Community-centered
- Sustainable
Where AdVANNtage is going
AdVANNtage envisions a Detroit strengthened by continuity, collaboration, and shared wisdom — where people and institutions across sectors are connected, supported, and equipped to sustain progress over time.
A city where experience is preserved, relationships are leveraged, and growth is intentional and inclusive.
The future of Detroit depends on leaders who are prepared to inherit, not reinvent, progress.
Leadership rooted in community — measured in tangible outcomes.
Leadership-informed community programming grounded in real needs
Capacity-building that strengthens local organizations and initiatives
Trusted engagement with communities through established relationships
Flexible pathways for outreach, services, and collaborative solutions