LEAGUE OF ENCHANTMENT MICHIGAN
The League of Enchantment is a 501c3 Nonprofit with the mission to work together with local hospitals and community organizations and events to bring hope and smiles to kids, and kids at heart. Whether it is a smile, hug, photo, or a simple conversation with a child, we are here to make a difference in their lives all through the power of cosplay.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Katie Smith
REGIONAL DIRECTOr
Katie has been with the League since 2017, before it was a nonprofit. With her skills with numbers and paperwork she helped get us our non profit status in April of 2018. Standing at 6'1" Wonder Woman was an easy pick to cosplay! She has a huge love for female empowerment and loves to help little girls find their strength. Whether she is Wonder Woman, She Hulk, Captain Carter, or Luisa, she loves portraying strong female characters. One of her favorite things to do in the League is run and organized our annual gala!
Outside of the League she loves her time with her kids and is a pastry chef!
Shamus Smith
Assistant REGIONAL Director
Shamus has been in the League since 2017. He began as a member and currently holds the President position of the group. He enjoys cosplaying at events, creating cosplay pieces, marketing for the League, and bringing hope and smiles to children through their outreach.
When he isn't fighting crime as Batman or Iron Man, making jokes as Deadpool, or interviewing others for his cosplay videos as Space Ghost, you will find him hard at work with his day job or spending time with his family and friends.
Michelle hardy
Events DIRECTOR
Michelle has been with the League since 2018 and loves every minute of it. By day, she works for Michigan State University. By night, she runs conventions and events around the state of Michigan.
She is an advocate for body positivity in cosplay and always tells people that support is her superpower. You can catch her behind the scenes at most events, making sure that people get to where they need to be on time with all the important details. Her passions include Labyrinth, horror, traveling, and tabletop gaming.
Matt cory
Events assistant
Matt joined the League of Enchantment in 2021 after hearing about it on social media from his wife. After meeting the League members in person and a great conversation he joined right away. Already having a cosplay costume in the works he quickly worked to finish it to start attending events as Master Chief from the popular video game Halo which he enjoyed playing years ago. Since joining the League he has really enjoyed bringing smiles to the children, as well as adults, while creating lasting memories. When Matt is not spreading smiles as Master Chief he spends his time as a senior controls engineer programming robots and industrial equipment. This has led to his hobby as a tinkerer and 3d printing enthusiast.
grant ellis
Membership DIRECTOR
Grant has been a member of the League since early 2018, when he was recruited by our president Shamus Smith. After coming on board Grant quickly became one of the group's first team leaders, and then shortly thereafter was voted into a Board Position and has been working behind the scenes ever since. Grant is one of the many Batman cosplayers in the League and also cosplays as several Star Wars characters, most notably his Jedi General and Darth Vader. When he's not working behind the scenes for the League Grant spends his time making cosplay props and lightsabers, and practicing martial arts. Grant is also multilingual and an avid world traveler.
Alex trautman
MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT
He may cosplay as Oogie Boogie from Nightmare Before Christmas, but Alex definitely doesn't want to fill your dreams with fright. Better known as "that guy back there with the cart" at hospital visits, Alex is well known for handling Beaumont Hospital visits. He makes sure all the heroes have everything they need to make it a fantastic day for the kids. He may not be in his All Might mask as much anymore, but he always attempts to embody the spirit of the Symbol of Peace, and make everyone's day a little brighter.
Carol Schulke
Media Director
Since joining the League in 2019, Carol dove into media work to assist in developing a professional image for the League’s social media pages. She works fervently with the media team, sharing our mission statement through enlightening posts, telling our stories to encourage others along in their journey. She exemplifies the spirit of the League outside of social media as well. From her Captain Marvel to her incredible Tinkerbell, Carol brings an infectious positive energy to every event she attends.
Ryan Bolton
MeDIA Officer
Ryan Bolton really enjoys going to events as Superman, Spider-Man, and Shazam. He has been attending Charity events for about 5 years. Has been a member of the LOE for over 3 years as a Team Leader, board member, a part of the media team, and Treasurer. He enjoys going to events as Superman, Spider-Man, and Cyclops. Ryan has also helped coordinate getting the League back into two children's Hospitals this last year. He really enjoys high fives, hugs, and fist bumps.
Ryan is a father of two. Who loves prop building, photography, painting, watching movies, RPG games, spending time with friends, and building Lego with his kids.
RYAN MCCONNELL
Website Director & MEDIA Officer
Ryan is an illustrator who joined the League in 2018 after being tasked with playing a Christmas elf at a holiday kids party. Since then, Ryan’s cosplay closet has grown considerably, including a number of puppets! He loves making kids laugh when they need it the most. Ryan has contributed art to the League in the form of logos, media work, a coloring story book, and is the artist behind our mascot, Loey the Liger. When not drawing or dressing up in spandex for charity, Ryan enjoys petting cats, running tabletop games, and watching bad movies.
TEAM LEADERS
Keith Higbee
Valarie Saunders
Jenn Jones
Alex Trautman
Lauree Vasher
Lamont Glenn