Our Board of Directors work diligently to bring quality mental health, addiction treatment, and children’s services to those in need. With representatives from varying parts of our community, our Board helps guide the organization to widespread, meaningful impact.
Board of Directors
Lori Foor
President
Community Volunteer
Melissa Hartridge
Vice President
Business Owner
Kalamazoo Plastics/Social Worker
Colleen Semler
Immediate Past President
Community Volunteer/Pharmacist
Dr. Susan Bannon
Secretary
Physician/Professor
WMU School of Medicine
WMU School of Medicine
Fred Einspahr
Treasurer
Retired President
CEO SWMI Innovations Center
CEO SWMI Innovations Center
Kelly Rybicki
Program Manager
Bethany Christian Services
Bethany Christian Services
Kelley Watson
Director of Sales
Trupanion
Trupanion
Dr. Melinda Gruber
VP Medical Group & Continued Care
Corewell Health South
Corewell Health South
Nancy Anderson
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway
Josh Rohs
Community Volunteer
Susan Terranella
Director of Development & Marketing
MRC Industries
MRC Industries
Blanca Escalante, LMSW-Clinical
Deputy Director for Children & Family Services
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
A. Celeste Shelton-Harris, EdD
Professor
Western Michigan University
Brenda O’Rourke
Maternal Child Health Division Manager
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
Brina Tiemeyer
Director of Clinical Services
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services
Ronda Shorter
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lifestance Health
Lifestance Health
BOARD MEMBERS EMERITI
Elizabeth Upjohn Mason
Janice M. Brown, Ed.D.
The Honorable William G. Schma
Scott Levene
1956-2023
Otto Kreuzer
Andy Dominianni
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Make a difference!
Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for helping children, adults and families heal from the trauma of abuse, addiction and behavioral and mental health disorders to join our Board. If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community, this is it!
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Seeking individuals with a dedication to mental health and substance abuse services for children and adults
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Ideal candidates will be active participants, work collaboratively with the CEO and Board members, and be willing to dedicate time and energy to the organization’s mission and goals.
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Willingness to participate in Board meetings, committee work, and fundraising initiatives is essential. Openness to ongoing learning and growth as a Board member is expected.
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Ideal candidates will have varying backgrounds, bringing diverse perspectives and skill sets to the Board.
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Welcome Board members with connections to the local community and experience in advocacy, policymaking, or leadership roles.
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Seeking individuals committed to promoting equity and inclusivity in all aspects of the organization’s operations and services.
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Must be willing to demonstrate a 100% giving mindset: We seek board members who are passionate about the organization’s mission and committed to making a difference in the community. Giving means more than just financial contributions; it involves actively engaging in the organization’s fundraising efforts and dedicating time, energy, and expertise to support our goals.