January 19, 2017
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Christopher Becker of Ada as well as the reappointments of Larry Cameron of Southfield and George Strander of Albion to the Mental Health Diversion Council.
The Council is housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and helps strengthen the state's mental health system. It offers solutions to improve services for Michiganders living with mental health conditions to help ensure better quality of life, safety, and independence.
"I thank Christopher, Larry and George for their commitment to improving mental health services for Michiganders," Snyder said.
Appointment:
Becker is the chief assistant prosecuting attorney for Kent County, and previously served as the senior assistant prosecuting attorney. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Assessment Center, is co-chair of Kent County’s Coordinated Domestic Violence Response Team and Stop Elder Abuse Coalition. Becker holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He will represent prosecutors and fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Ronald Schafer.
Reappointments:
Cameron is the community re-entry clinical coordinator for Detroit Central City, and previously served as the social work department manager for the Wayne County Jail. He holds an associate’s degree from Oakland Community College and both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree of social work from Wayne State University. He will continue to represent advocates or consumer representatives.
Strander is the court administrator and probate register for Ingham County Probate Court, and previously served as a referee for Ingham County Circuit Court. He holds a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, a master's degree from the University of Washington, a doctorate from Brown University, and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He will continue to represent court administrators.
Members will serve four-year terms expiring Jan. 30, 2021.
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