Jeremiah Steen
Jeremiah Steen is a philanthropic strategist, youth advocate, and nonprofit leader based in Detroit. He serves as Executive Director of the Steen Foundation, a youth-led organization advancing equity in education, workforce development, and civic engagement. Through a partnership with TradesForce, Jeremiah helped connect over 1,600 young people to union-backed green economy careers. He is the youngest board member in the history of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. A systems thinker and community builder, Jeremiah has received honors including the Governor’s Service Award and the Sparky Anderson Youth in Philanthropy Award for his commitment to youth-powered change.
About the Project
Pages to Power transforms Pages Bookshop into a launchpad for youth-led neighborhood change in response to a crisis: over 16,000 Detroit youth are currently disconnected from school and work. This initiative engages youth ages 10–24 through free book fairs, then organizes them into block clubs where they receive training in financial literacy, civic leadership, and creative expression. Older youth serve as paid Block Captains, leading neighborhood projects like murals and mobile libraries. With a CRM system to track impact and identify opportunities, Pages to Power builds a pipeline of youth who don’t just imagine change—they lead it, block by block.