The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to announce that Kylee Mitchell Wells will be honored as the sole 2025 DPSCD Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee and recipient of the Tyrone E. Winfrey Changemaker Award at this year’s highly anticipated Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.
A proud graduate of both Cass Technical High School and Randolph Career and Technical Center, Kylee’s leadership journey is rooted in the foundation built within DPSCD’s historic halls. Today, she serves as the Executive Director of Ballmer Group’s Southeast Michigan office, leading transformative investments that expand economic mobility for children and families across the region. Under her guidance, the Ballmer Group has invested more than $310 million in Southeast Michigan, supporting equitable systems change in education, workforce development, justice reform, and housing.
From advocating for inclusive housing and shaping Detroit’s post-bankruptcy future to driving results in both public and private sectors, Kylee exemplifies the excellence, service, and spirit that define Detroit’s public schools.
“Kylee represents the very best of what DPSCD produces—visionaries, trailblazers, and changemakers,” said Kerrie Mitchell, President and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation. “Her legacy of impact, both professionally and civically, makes her a fitting inductee into the Hall of Fame and a deserving recipient of the Tyrone E. Winfrey Changemaker Award. She is proof that the star power cultivated in our classrooms can shape cities, shift systems, and inspire generations.”
Celebrate Kylee’s Induction on May 3
Kylee will be formally recognized during the exclusive VIP Honoree Reception on Saturday, May 3, 2025—an evening filled with tributes, student performances, and an unforgettable celebration of her legacy.
Catch the Afterglow at the Main Event
Following the VIP ceremony, the celebration continues with the Main Event from 8:00 PM to Midnight—a blockbuster evening featuring A-list entertainment, curated dining by alumni chefs, activations, and luxe experiences that transform an iconic DPSCD school into a Hollywood-inspired affair.
Whether you’re a DPSCD alum or someone who believes in the power of public education, this is your invitation to join us for a night of legacy, impact, and unforgettable Detroit glamour.
VIP and Main Event tickets are available now at www.halloffamedetroit.org.