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Statement: Detroit Regional Chamber on the Passing of Iris Taylor, Detroit Education, Healthcare, and Community Leader

July 31, 2026

Read the Detroit Regional Chamber’s statement on the passing of Detroit education, healthcare, and community leader, Iris Taylor.

“The Detroit Regional Chamber team is saddened to hear of the passing of friend and partner Iris Taylor, whose leadership in healthcare and education leaves an indelible mark on the city. Her public service as President of the Detroit Promise Zone Authority and many years on the Detroit Public Schools Community District School Board demonstrated her deep commitment to the community and bettering the lives of Detroiters through educational opportunities. Her impact will not soon be forgotten, and the Chamber extends its sincere condolences to Iris’s family, friends, and colleagues.”

 

– Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber