Meet Matt Kinnison, J.D.

Matt is a partner in the law firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Matt focuses his practice primarily in business litigation. Matt was born and raised in Southern California and obtained his BA in political science from the University of California, San Diego before joining the Long Beach Police Department. Matt moved to Michigan with his family in 2012 and obtained his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. Matt enjoys spending time outdoors with his friends and family and playing hockey at the swanky Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea.

Meet Stephen Keskes, Ed.D.

Stephen is a lifelong educator who has served in rural, suburban, and urban communities. He has supported school communities in the roles of teacher, coach, and a variety of administrative positions, and most recently as the Director of Grants and Academic Innovation with the Stockbridge Community Schools. He is married to his wife, Miranda, who is also an educator and author. Together, they have two sons Connor, 14 and Cameron, 11. They currently live in the Okemos community where they continue to give back as volunteers supporting their sons’ passions for soccer and football. Stephen is a lifelong learner, holding a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, an Education Specialist Degree from Michigan State University, and he just completed his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. Stephen is passionate about equity, literacy, and empowering student voices. He joined the 5HF Board to learn more about the intersection of our continued development of healthy and vibrant communities, and engaging youth in that process.