Justin Beene is the founder of the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, and currently serves as Branch Director of Youth and Community Services at Bethany Christian Services. Justin received a Bachelors of Social Work and Family Studies from Western Michigan University. A Masters of Social Work in Management of Human Services from University of Michigan. A Master’s of Ministry Leadership from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and Doctorate of Transformational Leadership in Entrepreneurship and Organizational Transformation from Bakke Graduate University. Justin is married to Karianne and is the father of 3. He is passionate about new models and frameworks that change cities in an equitable way.
