Our Supporters Speak

Trisha Balazovic, Board Member, was born and raised in Northern, MI before attending and graduating from Michigan State University. Mrs. Balazovic began her career in the automotive industry in the Detroit Metropolitan area. She transitioned into the IT world in 2004, working for Compuware for almost 15 years where she specialized in business process improvement, system and organizational integrations and M&A. Now back in the automotive industry, she manages the North American Operations of a Global Tier One Supplier. Mrs. Balazovic's true passion, however, is supporting the youth of our communities, through sports and education. She lives in the greater Metro Detroit area with her husband of over 20 years and her two children, Thomas and Gracen. 

  As a client director in the U.S. Public Sector at Microsoft, Miguel Mickey is directly responsible for aligning and helping government leaders develop and execute strategic technology plans to deliver modernized digital government services.

During his 30-year career in Michigan, he has worked for EDS, Compuware, General Motors, IBM, Dell, Stefanini, and Citrix. He has worn multiple hats from computer programmer, systems programmer, project manager to recruiter, Account Manager, and Business Development Executive. He has worked with the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit as well as automotive, healthcare, retail, banking, and tier 1 suppliers.

Upon joining Microsoft in 2020, he worked for Microsoft Consulting Services. He led an extensive team of industry and technology subject matter experts to support the business technology goals for state and local governments, in North Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and the City of Chicago. Business transformation, Application Modernization, and Workplace modernization were the key areas of focus from the time he joined.

Miguel is a technology advisor to the Men Who Dare, which provides scholarships to Detroit Public School students. Miguel also provides support to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the American Cancer Society, and Kids Kicking Cancer.

Miguel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Akron a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has a daughter, Jordan, who is 24 and has a BFA from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.

She is currently working for Livegistics. He has a daughter, Canaan, who is 20 and is a Junior at Western Michigan University majoring in Nursing. He also has a son, Justin, who is 18 and a sophomore at Michigan State University majoring in Supply Chain Management.

Welcome to the transformative world of Ruach, INC., where the essence of our mission flows from the very breath of life itself. Founded by Daisha Herring, a proud native Detroiter and a vessel of spiritual enlightenment, Ruach, INC. is more than an organization—it's a divine calling.

In the heart of Detroit, Mrs. Herring's journey began, a path that led her through the halls of Cass Technical High School, Wayne State University, and Lawrence Technological University. But it was a pivotal moment, one etched in the collective memory of our nation, that ignited the spark of Ruach, INC. It was the moment when she bore witness to the harrowing murder of George Floyd, hearing his desperate plea, "I can't breathe." In that breathless moment, Mrs. Herring found her purpose—to give back, to heal, and to empower.

Ruach, a word infused with the very essence of divinity, means "God's Breath." Through this organization, we are on a sacred mission to dispel the shadows of prejudice that have long haunted the lives of Black individuals, not just in America but across the world. Our tenets are unshakable, advocating for equal opportunities in every facet of existence: from reshaping the narrative in media to nurturing political literacy, from improving healthcare and mental well-being to fostering financial literacy and generational wealth. Our commitment knows no bounds.

Ruach, INC. is a relentless force, ceaselessly working towards "leveling the playing field." We believe in upholding the true meaning of the pursuit of happiness for all who reside in the United States and beyond. This is not just a dream; it's a promise.

In the heart of the Detroit Metropolitan area, Mrs. Herring, guided by her spiritual wisdom, walks hand in hand with her husband, Duane, of 21 years. Their son, Duane Herring Jr., a beacon of hope, attends Michigan State University, immersing himself in the study of Accounting, an investment in the future.

Join us in this spiritual awakening, a journey of profound transformation. Together, we can breathe life into the world, restoring balance, equality, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Welcome to Ruach, INC., where the breath of God fuels our mission, and where the winds of change are ushered in with open arms.

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. 

Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)