Luisa Schumacher

Luisa Schumacher serves as the Executive Director of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT), an innovation focused not-for-profit that pairs art and technology to make a positive impact in society. Her vision, enthusiasm and creativity have helped to transform WMCAT into nationally recognized center for student impact, design partnership and community engagement.

Luisa's work is fueled with a background in non-profit marketing, corporate relations and political fundraising. Her expertise in these three key areas has led to rich experiences that inform new opportunity pathways for the emerging social entrepreneurial model for non-profit organizations. Prior to her work at WMCAT Luisa worked as the Marketing Director for Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids, Corporate and Community Relations Manager for Metro Health and Finance Director for Christine Jennings for Congress.

Active in promoting cross-sector collaboration, Luisa serves as a board member for several organizations, particularly those focused on urban development, public transportation, equity and creativity. Luisa is the 2009 Grand Rapids Athena Young Professional Award recipient, 2009 Grand Rapids Young Non Profit Association Exemplary Executive, 2008 MiBiz Regional Thought Leader and has been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Rapid Growth and a variety of regional publications.