Meet the Project 2 Founders
Detroit Academy of Etiquette proudly partners with Project 2. Project 2, is a nonprofit organization, that provides support, guidance, and compassion for women who have fallen on hard times and are interested in reentering the workforce.
The Project 2 workshop is quickly approaching and we are working hard to make our event a rewarding experience for everyone involved. We are excited to announce the Project 2 team members and contributors, who are generously donating their time and expertise to the mission. We are very grateful for the outpour of support and interest in the upcoming workshop. Our goal is to continue to grow our organization so that it can support more and more women, as they embark on new professional and personal goals.
This week, we’d like to introduce the founders of Project 2.
Please meet Danielle Kovachevich, Founder and Lead Coach of Detroit Academy of Etiquette:
Certified Etiquette Instructor, Danielle Kovachevich, specializes in helping professionals navigate the modern business world with social graces that bring dignity to daily work. Her expertise includes: international business protocol, digital decorum, corporate consulting, and fine dining etiquette.
As Chief Etiquette Instructor for Bluestone Executive Communications, Danielle’s client list includes some of Detroit’s top executives from Magna, Delphi, Lear Corporation, Grupo Antolin, Special D Events, The Townsend Hotel, Aptiv, Martinrea International, Hitachi, Autoliv, and Youth Entrepreneurs to name a few. She has also delivered educational programs to Detroit public schools.
She earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Education from Michigan State University and is certified in Etiquette Instruction by the Etiquette Institute of St. Louis. Danielle also studied in the South of France earning her Master’s Degree which provided an enrichment and appreciation for culture and history.
Danielle has also served as an active member of the Toasting Hope Committee for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
Danielle’s most beloved job is being a wife and mother. She married her long time love (that guy below!) and has four children (and two fur children).
Detroit Academy of Etiquette proudly partners with Project 2, a non-profit organization. Danielle believes her targeted business and etiquette training will provide Project 2 participants with a skill-set and confidence that will allow them to reach their highest potential.
Please meet Kevin Kovachevich, Founder and Principal of District Capital Detroit:
Kevin founded District Capital in 2018 with a specific goal, to create a mortgage banking platform which provides clients with the best possible capital markets execution, period. The client first mentality comes from Kevin’s 18 years of mortgage banking experience and by being a commercial real estate owner himself. Kevin thinks like an owner, treating each client’s deal as if he was financing something from his portfolio providing thoughtful, creative solutions for any capital need.
Kevin started his career as a credit analyst with JP Morgan and quickly realized he wasn’t built to be a banker. After a quick cup of coffee with JPM, Kevin moved into the real estate world as an analyst and quickly moved into the role of a mortgage banker. As a mortgage banker, Kevin rose to become the top producer within the firm. During his time as a mortgage banker, Kevin financed every type of cash flowing real estate ranging from an outdoor water park in the Midwest (not kidding!) to industrial parks, retail malls, office towers, apartment complexes and everything in between. Over his last 18 years, Kevin has financed, acquired, managed and serviced well over $10 billion dollars of transactions.
Outside of the office, Kevin spends most of his free time with his family of 6. Kevin married his junior high sweetheart, Danielle and together they have four kids, Jake, Ben, Luke, and Lana. If you want to track down Kevin outside of the office just head to the nearest ball field where he is probably coaching one of his kid’s sports teams. Kevin also enjoys traveling, spending time with his family in Northern Michigan, golfing, playing hockey and staying active.
Kevin and the District Capital team have been very generous and supportive of the Project 2 mission. He has donated business counsel, space for events and many hours chatting with his wife about her dreams of starting Project 2. (Thank you Kevin!)
Please meet Allison Kuhn, Project 2 Founder and Business Coach:
Allison Kuhn is an experienced media, marketing, and advertising professional with over twenty years of experience. Allison’s industry wide knowledge includes automotive, beverages, fast food and retail. She has spent time on both the client side and the sales side of advertising making her well versed in all aspects of client relations.
Allison’s career path took her to Chicago and Denver but eventually she made her way back to her hometown in Metro Detroit. She then went on to work on fundraising for Holy Name School. She served in various roles including President of the Parent Service Organization and chaired the Holy Name Annual Auction. During her 4 years of leadership at Holy Name, she helped to raise over $500,000. Along the many paths that Allison took she has always been inspired by female leaders. She has received countless words of wisdom from the special women she has worked with, and this has created a desire to help others. She is passionate about helping women realize their full potential and live their best lives. Allison is excited to support Project 2 by specializing in Fundraising and Social Media navigation. Allison is married with two children and a puppy.
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