Contact:
Kelly Sesti
Board Liaison
MDHHS-GFTCAN
sestik@michigan.gov
517-492-7305
Current Members:
Jooyeun Chang
Designee of the Department of Health and Human Services
Marian Dwaihy Briske, Harper Woods
Represents Judges and Attorneys
term expires, 12/31/20
Shannon Lowder, Jackson
Represents Mental Health Professionals
term expires, 12/31/20
Jennifer Pintar, Tawas City
Represents Law Enforcement Community
term expires, 12/31/20
Yasmine Poles, Birmingham
Represents Judges and Attorneys
term expires, 12/31/20
Kelly Ann Ramsey, Detroit
Represents Judges and Attorneys
term expires, 12/31/20
Danita Echols, Ann Arbor
Represents individuals experienced in working with homeless children and youth
term expires 12/31/20
Tana Bridge, Canton
Represents Mental Health Professionals
term expires 12/31/21
Cheryl Lohmeyer, Monroe
Represents Judges and Attorneys
term expires, 12/31/21
Bethany Mohr, Pinckney
Represents Health Professionals
term expires 12/31/21
Paula Aylward, Marshall
Represents child advocates, including both attorneys for children and, where such programs are in operation, court appointed special advocates
term expires, 12/31/21
Alexander Brace, Lansing
Represents Mental Health Professionals
term expires, 12/31/22
Kimberly Clemons, Detroit
Represents Adult Former Victims of Child Abuse or Neglect
term expires, 12/31/22
Annie Harrison, DeWitt - Chair
Represents Law Enforcement
term expires, 12/31/22
Jackie Igafo-Teo, Jackson
Represents Child Advocate (individuals experienced in working with children with disabilities)
term expires, 12/31/22
Alane Laws-Barker, East Lansing
Represents Medical Professionals
term expires, 12/31/22
Egypt Otis, Flint
Represents Parents and Parents’ Groups
term expires, 12/31/22
Lynette Wright, Farmington Hills
Represents Child Protection Services Agencies
term expires, 12/31/22
Joseph Merritt Jr., Mason
Represents the law enforcement community
term expires, 12/31/22