October 27, 2017
Friday, Oct. 27, 2017
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Andrea Wittenborn of Okemos to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
The nine-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in overseeing the practice of more than 800 marriage and family therapists.
“Andrea has an extensive background in family studies and I’m confident that experience will serve this board well,” Snyder said.
Wittenborn is an associate professor for the Couple and Family Therapy Doctoral Program at Michigan State University and served as the graduate director for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as a master’s degree and Ph.D. in child development and family studies with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Purdue University. She will represent professionals and replace Gary Bischof.
Wittenborn will serve a four-year term expiring June 30, 2020. Her appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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