THAT GIRL MEETS: Dr. Sarah Pitts of MET Plus – Mobilizing Millions, Empowering Generations

By Natasha Lee.

A Detroit daughter, a global leader born and raised in the heart of Detroit, Dr. Pitts is a proud graduate of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, attending Isaac Newton Elementary, Albert Winship Middle School, and graduating from Thomas M. Cooley High School. Her story is deeply rooted in the soil of the city, and every step she takes today is grounded in her love for the community that raised her.

Leading With Legacy

As the Co-Founder and Board Member of MET Plus (Michigan Employment & Training Plus), Dr. Pitts has redefined what economic empowerment, community care, and social responsibility look like in Detroit. Together with her husband, Chet M. Pitts Sr., she has already invested over $4 million into the community just this year alone. That's not a projection - that's real dollars, real programs, and real people being transformed.

The MET Plus Mission: A Catalyst for Change

Dr. Pitts' leadership has made MET Plus a trusted community cornerstone - a place where people don't just get help; they get hope. The organization reaches across generations, backgrounds, and barriers to deliver resources with dignity, direction, and dynamic action. MET Plus supports:

- Returning citizens

- Unemployed and underemployed residents

- At-risk youth

- Single parents and caregivers

- Seniors seeking support and connection

A Blueprint for Holistic Empowerment

The work of METPlus.org doesn't stop at job placements and professional development; it spans across generations and life stages. Under Dr. Pitts' visionary planning, the organization has launched blueprints for:

- Workforce Development & Job Placement

- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Readiness

- Youth Mentorship & Career Exposure

- Financial & Life Skills Coaching

- Technology Access & Digital Literacy

- Community Investment Programs

- Senior Living Villages — state-of-the-art communities that ensure our elders live with dignity, care, and purpose

Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Impact

Dr. Pitts holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from American InterContinental University (AIU) and a Doctorate of Leadership Management from Colorado Technical University. Her background in finance, customer service, mental health, and HR positions her to lead with both head and heart.

That Girl in Every Sense

Dr. Pitts is a woman of many roles: Wife. Mother. Mentor. Advocate. Leader. She is a Girl Scout Troop Leader, a dedicated member of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD), a supporter of the Sickle Cell Community, and a steadfast champion for senior citizens and underserved youth.

Every organization she joins gains not only her credentials but also her conviction.

Grounded in Family, Soaring in Vision

When she's not in boardrooms or community centers, Dr. Pitts can be found enjoying sports, celebrating her family, or hosting Sunday dinners. She is as present in the boardroom as she is in her own backyard, and that is what makes her a rare force of nature.

A Moment Between Powerhouses

When THAT Girl met Dr. Sarah Pitts, it wasn't just a meeting; it was a moment of divine alignment. Two women, both raised by Detroit and called to serve it. She reminded me that real leadership isn't loud; it's intentional. It's found in the lives changed, the communities rebuilt, and the legacies born from love and labor.

Dr. Pitts is not becoming THAT Girl - she already is. A wife. A mother. A boss. A builder. A quiet storm of impact. A woman who leads with heart, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to all generations.

She doesn't just talk about community change; she invests in it. In just the past year alone, she and her husband have poured over $4 million into Detroit, planting seeds of opportunity for youth, families, seniors, and future leaders alike. That's not a movement in the making. That's the proof of who she is.

So yes, I'm THAT Girl. And when I met Dr. Sarah Pitts, I met a role model for our city, a blueprint for impact, and a sister in purpose.

She is Detroit. She is legacy. She is already everything THAT Girl stands for.

 Natasha Lee is a visionary, entrepreneur and advocate for all things SHE led. She has built businesses, raised a family and worked alongside some of the most inspirational women globally.

Her #ThatGirl brand is all about strong female leadership, and she wears what she preaches! Have you seen the red lipstick cute T-shirts?! From an early age (She was an 8-year-old DIVA) to the present day, she worked toward her dreams. Natasha doesn't allow anything to hold her back. You can read all about her journey to becoming That Girl here and if you want to ask her any questions drop into The Community