About Us - Muskegon Young Black Professionals

Our Story

Since 2017, Muskegon Young Black Professionals has provided an inspiring and uplifting network of professional and personal opportunities for young black professionals in the Muskegon area and beyond. Meet the board members behind the scene who make our amazing organization possible!

Jocelyn Hines

Founder/Board Chair

Jocelyn Hines was born and raised in Muskegon Heights. She attended Muskegon Heights High School and later went on to Michigan State University, studying Social Relations and Policy with a minor in Public Relations. In 2022, Jocelyn completed her master’s degree in Public Administration at Grand Valley State University. After undergrad, she worked on several political campaigns, including a mayoral and state representative campaign.

Jocelyn has a heart for civic engagement and community service and spends a lot of her free time volunteering. She is the Founder/Chair of Muskegon Young Black Professionals—an organization dedicated to providing social and professional development resources to black professionals, a board member of United Way of the Lakeshore, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and a member of the West Michigan Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. Faith is also important to Jocelyn, and she enjoys serving in her local church.

Jocelyn has also won several awards, including the 2022 Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40, 2022 West MI Works 20 under 30, 2019 Governor’s Service Award for Youth Volunteer of the Year, and Class of 2018 Future 15.

Jocelyn is truly dedicated to building strong, diverse communities and making sure all voices are heard and represented. She often serves on committees and boards dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will continue to be a voice for young Black professionals. Jocelyn currently serves as the Development Analyst for the City of Muskegon, where she focuses on creating opportunities for growth and fostering economic development.

Brandon Davis

Sergeant-At-Arms

Brandon D. Davis, Esq. serves as the Director of the Office of Public Accountability (OPA) for the City of Grand Rapids. As part of that role, Brandon serves as the liaison between public safety and the community, leads the City’s restorative justice initiatives and some of the City’s violence reduction programming. Brandon believes that change, accountability, restorative justice, equity and engagement are keys to ensuring the success of the Office of Public Accountability and the starting blocks of bridging the gap between community and law enforcement.

Brandon has a wealth of public safety and public service experience. Prior to serving as Interim Director of OPA, Brandon served as the Senior Labor Relations Specialist for the City of Grand Rapids. Brandon was also a noted trial attorney in Muskegon County where he handled serious felony cases as a Senior Assistant Prosecutor including, but not limited to, criminal sexual conduct and murder cases. Brandon began his career in his hometown of Detroit, MI where he served as both a defense attorney and prosecutor.

Brandon obtained a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interpersonal and Public Communication from Central Michigan University in 2007. He then earned a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2010. Brandon also holds certifications from Cornell University in Diversity and Inclusion and Strategic Human Resources Leadership. Brandon is also a graduate of the Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leaders Program. Brandon was appointed by Governor Whitmer and currently serves on the Michigan Community Corrections Board. Brandon is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Brandon is committed to servant leadership and to doing justice at all times.

Kiara McCain

Treasurer

Kiara McCain is a native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, with a career rooted in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and organizational leadership. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University in 2005 and completed her Master’s in Organizational Change Leadership at the same institution in 2023.

Kiara’s current role is Sourcing Specialist at GE Aerospace, where she supports the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge aviation technology. With over 15 years of experience in supply chain and procurement, her background includes impactful roles at Pratt & Whitney, Gordon Food Service, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide. She is known for her strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for continuous improvement.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kiara is deeply committed to her community. She serves as Treasurer on the board of Muskegon Young Black Professionals, a role she’s held since 2022, and volunteers with United Way of the Lakeshore through its Community Investment Panel. As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she serves on her chapter’s finance, fundraising, membership services, and social action committees. In 2022, she was honored as a Future 15 recipient, recognizing her as a rising leader in the Muskegon area.

When she’s not working or giving back, Kiara enjoys spending quality time with her BichonPoodle mix, Kash, as well as with her family and friends. She loves traveling, attending concerts and sporting events, and embracing new experiences. Guided by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”, Kiara continues to lead with purpose, passion, and service.

Colette Mattox

Secretary

Colette Mattox was born and raised in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, where she remains a proud resident. She attended Muskegon Catholic Central High School and went on to earn both a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services and a Master’s degree in Visual Rehabilitation Therapy from Western Michigan University. Go Broncos!

Colette is currently a Visual Rehabilitation Therapist for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, an outpatient sector of Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new experiences both socially and professionally to diversify her life as much as possible, embracing the philosophy that we only live once.

A quote that Colette lives by: “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all of the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it!”

Kiley Jackson

Vice Chair

Kiley Jackson is a proud Muskegon native and a graduate of Mona Shores High School, Muskegon Community College, and Grand Valley State University (GVSU), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Human Rights.

Currently, Kiley works at Muskegon Community College under the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) through AmeriCorps as a college completion coach. In this role, she helps increase the persistence and completion rates of first-generation, low-income, and students of color. Previously, she served as the Assistant Freshman Coach and Director of Basketball Operations for the Mona Shores Boys Basketball Program for four years.

Kiley is an active member of the Muskegon County Democratic Party, the Progressive Democratic Women’s Caucus, Muskegon Young Black Professionals, and Black Excellence at GVSU. She is deeply committed to community service and strives to make Muskegon a more inclusive and welcoming place for all residents.

With a background in community activism, Kiley has worked on political campaigns, including the One Campaign for Michigan and local campaigns such as Debra Warren for State Representative. She has aspired to become president since childhood and aims to bridge the gap between generations in the community, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are central to collective efforts in Muskegon.

Dedicated to improving the lives of those around her, Kiley is passionate about creating a more equitable environment for all. She is excited to continue serving her community and working towards a brighter future for Muskegon County.