Detroit school board appoints 25-year-old youth advocate as its newest member
Jeremiah Steen, a 25-year-old philanthropist and youth advocate, joined the Detroit school board as its newest member Wednesday. Steen will serve on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board through the end of December. He was appointed during a Wednesday board…
Jeremiah Steen, a 25-year-old philanthropist and youth advocate, was appointed to the Detroit Public Schools Community District board on Wednesday. He fills a vacancy left after the death of member Iris Taylor and will serve through the end of December. Steen was chosen over other candidates after receiving the highest score in a selection process that included interviews.
Steen aims to focus on workforce development during his tenure, emphasizing college and career readiness for students. He was previously interviewed for two board appointments in 2025, but did not win those positions. Born in Detroit, Steen attended University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy and University of Detroit Mercy, and currently serves as a community growth fellow at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan.
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