Genna Young is the Senior Manager of Community Partnerships at General Motors. She brings innovation, creativity, and problem-solving to her role, being a driving force to GM’s “Learn, Work, Thrive” strategic framework. Genna is committed to excellence, is committed to building strong relationships, and helps drive positive impact and measurable results for her company and their objectives.
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Genna has spent most of her career working with Detroit-based companies and nonprofits, Fleishman Hillard, and Detroit’s oldest PR firm, Franco.
She serves on the Board of Directors for Forgotten Harvest and works to engage a new generation of supporters for the organization. She also serves on the Detroit Economic Club’s Young Leaders Board of Directors.
Genna is a lifetime Michigander and proud graduate of Central Michigan University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
A little more about Genna…
When I reflect on a moment that I am proud of, I think of…
“In Sept. 2021, GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra stood next to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and committed $50M to nonprofits in Detroit. I helped shepherd that commitment, and I’m at the forefront of helping execute on it. I’m so proud to work for a CEO and company that recognizes the importance of bringing its communities along on our journey.”
As I continue to grow, I am hopeful for…
“The next generation. I have had the honor of working for some incredible leaders. I’m so excited to help cultivate the next generation of future leaders coming behind me, passing down a lot of those same principles that have served me well in the first decade of my career.“
During my free time, I …
“Travel! I caught the travel bug in college and have been to several countries, including Brazil for a friend’s wedding. I also golf and love being anywhere there is live music!“
If I could give advice to my 20-year-old self, I would say…
“Be confident in what you know, but curious in what you don’t. Ask for feedback consistently, from leaders and peers, that is how you will learn and grow.“
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