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Kellie Boyd - Executive Director
Provides overall operational leadership for DNOM.
Kellie Boyd is the Executive Director at DNOM. She joined DNOM in November 2006 with an extensive background in the human service. Kellie completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Community Agency Counseling from Michigan State University. She has worked as a substance abuse therapist, crisis lines counselor, and mental health therapist for various agencies in Ingham County. Kellie has worked as a Supports Coordinator for Community Living Services in Wayne County and Program Director for a residential treatment facility for adolescent females in the foster care system/juvenile justice system in Wayne County. She is a Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Michigan.
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Kelly McConnell - Director of Operations
Oversees the administrative function for DNOM to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the office. These duties include: operations, human resources, and financial management.
Kelly McConnell joined the staff at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb in April 2006. In her position of Director of Operations, Kelly is responsible for the financial aspects of the organization as well as overseeing the day to day operations of the center. Kelly graduated summa cum laude from Baker College with a Bachelor of Business degree. In December of 2010 Kelly completed her Master's Degree in Communication at Wayne State University with a specialty in Organizational Communication/Public Relations. Kelly enjoys being part of the DNOM team and working together to make a difference in the lives of the people we help.
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Mary Ann Hewitt - Veterans Services Program Manager
Manages and coordinates the Veteran’s Services Program as well as provides four core services to Veterans.
Mary Ann Hewitt served in the United States Army, was stationed in Germany, and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service and the National Defense Medal. She graduated from Macomb Community College with an associate’s degree and from Rochester College with a
bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Counseling Psychology. Mary Ann was previously employed by Spectrum Human Services as a Semi Independent Living Social Worker, and by Sheppard Rehabilitation, where she worked with people with closed head injuries. Mary Ann began working at DNOM in February 2007, and focuses her time on the Veterans.
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Yolanda Pinkston - Quality Assurance Manager
Maintains consumer data base, data entry, report requisitions and customer satisfaction surveys.
Yolanda joined DNOM in June 2003. She has over 10 years experience in the human service field and was also part of the Great Lakes Center for Independent Living in Wayne County, where she worked as an IL Specialist and Supports Coordinator Assistant. Yolanda enjoys helping people make a difference in their lives and has a wonderful daughter.
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Jovann Aziz - Nursing Facility Transition Outreach Specialist, Macomb County
Presents information to nursing facility residents, staff and the community about the Nursing Facility Transition program which enables those who are Medicaid eligible to move back into their homes or into alternative housing.
Jovann Aziz joined the DNOM team in February 2013. She has an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services from Baker College of Clinton Township. Jovann was an intern at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb from September, 2012 through December, 2012. She is passionate about helping others..
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Lauren Baker - Public Policy Specialist
Provides an awareness of DNOM services and initiatives for consumers, family members, agencies, disability organizations and legislators within Oakland and Macomb counties.
Lauren Baker joined the DNOM team as a Public Policy Specialist in October of 2012. Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University in 2005. She taught kindergarten for two years at a private school in Plymouth, Michigan. For the past year Lauren has been the director of sales and marketing for Elder Living Construction, which is a company that specializes in home modifications to accommodate people with physical disabilities. She enjoys working in a field in which she is helping to improve the quality of life of others.
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Mark Bashaw - Community Resource Specialist
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving their independent living goals. Mark provides peer support to consumers seeking community resources and services. Conducts outreach to public and private businesses to increase disability awareness and knowledge of Disability Network Oakland & Macomb.
Mark was born paralyzed from the waist down due to having Spina Bifida. He started working at DNOM in January 1996 as the Transition Specialist. He helped students with disabilities make the transition to adult life. He also worked with and advocated for people with disabilities on an individual basis and facilitated presentations out in the community where he promoted DNOM’s programs and services. Mark obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (B.B.A.) in 1996.
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Dorothea Bawks - Information & Advocacy Specialist
Provides individual and systems based advocacy services. Establishes and maintains relationship with community organizations and agencies through multiple medias. Creates an awareness of DNOM.
Dorie was a volunteer advocate for people with disabilities for sixteen years prior to finding a new home at DNOM in November 2006. She received her training through the Michigan Protection and Advocacy ASSET Network Program. She enjoys providing individuals with her advocacy services by creating relationships with community organizations, consumers, and their families and disability organizations within Oakland and Macomb Counties.
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Michael Cadieux - Independent Living Specialist-South Macomb
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving their goals. Works with consumers and MRS Counselors, as well as recruiting for and facilitating monthly Empowerment Trainings. Provides community resources to MRS counselors and consumers and presents DNOM program information during MRS orientations.
Mike joined Disability Network Oakland & Macomb in 2006. Prior to Mike’s position as an Independent Living Specialist, he sold investments, such as annuities, mutual funds along with fee for service planning, for 11 years. A good deal of his background was in sales of various intangibles such as Insurance, Long term care, and preparatory school programs (Technical schools). He was born in Detroit and moved to Los Angeles California in 1970 where he studied acting at the Lee Strassberg Theatre Institute in Hollywood. Mike has been a member of the Screen Actors guild since 1975.
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Catherine Donovan - Nusrsing Facility Outreach Specialist, Oakland County
Presents information to nursing facility residents, staff and the community about the Nursing Facility Transition program which enables those who are Medicaid eligible to move back into their homes or into alternative housing.
Catherine Donovan joined the staff of Disability Network Oakland & Macomb in May 2013. Catherine graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. Since childhood, she always found herself involved with the older adults as a volunteer, caregiver, companion, dietary aide, social worker, advocate, and as a friend. Her experiences include one year internship with the Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services in Lansing and more than three years’ experience working in Nursing Facilities and Senior Communities filling many different roles.
She is grateful and very excited to be part of Disability Network Oakland & Macomb team, and looking forward to work with everyone.
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Paula Florka - Independent Living Specialist-North Macomb
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving their goals. Works with consumers and MRS Counselors, as well as recruiting for and facilitating monthly Empowerment Trainings. Presents DNOM program information during MRS orientations. Provides community resources to MRS counselors, MRS and DNOM consumers.
Paula Florka started at DNOM in March 2007 as an Independent Living Specialist. She works with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) consumers 20 hours per week providing peer support and facilitating Empowerment classes monthly. The other 20 hours are spent at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb helping our consumers. Paula is very happy to be part of this organization. Her passion in life is to be helpful to others and always strive to have a positive attitude. She retired from the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2002 and her last job was working for the Macomb Homeless Coalition. Paula has lived in Macomb or Oakland County her entire life and has been happily married for 32 years with two wonderful daughters.
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Carolyn Ford - Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator
Carolyn Ford is the Oakland County program coordinator of the NFT program at DNOM. She oversees the nursing home outreach efforts in Oakland and Macomb counties as well as facilitates transitions from nursing homes to the community for Medicaid and Medicaid eligible recipients.
Carolyn joined DNOM in June 2011. Carolyn has spent the last twenty years of her life and career in the health field; the last six years she served as an administrator in a Senior Home maintaining successful housing and care for consumers. On the job training and mentoring from a very special individual along with her education from Cambridge Business School, Madonna, and Davenport University has given her the opportunity to resourcefully fulfill her passion of helping others.
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Miriam Green – Independent Living Specialist
Provide consumers’ services to DNOM including; information and referral, advocacy, IL skills, and peer support. Miriam is also a MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) Counselor.
Miriam Green started at DNOM in September 2008 and provides information and referral to individuals and agencies who contact DNOM. Miriam was a case worker assistant for homeless women for over three years. She completed two associates from Oakland Community College obtaining a Liberal Arts degree and Applied Science majoring in Mental Health/Social Work degree. She currently attends Madonna University obtaining her Bachelor in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. She is very pleased to work for DNOM.
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Michele Guyor-Borthwick – Development Coordinator
Responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising activities and programs for DNOM.
Michele joined the DNOM team in October 2012. She has over 10 years of experience in fundraising and volunteer coordination. Michele has Bachelor degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations and has worked with Detroit Association for Retarded Citizens, United Way, and the University of Detroit Mercy. She is excited to be part of the DNOM team.
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Roslyn Mace - Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support to assist in daily operations. Roslyn's duties include: assisting with financial operations, maintaining distribution lists, preparing the organization's newsletter and various documents for center presentations and publications.
Roslyn joined the DNOM staff in February 2008. Roslyn graduated magna cum laude from Macomb Community College in May 2006 with an Associate degree in Business Administration. Roslyn is very happy to be a part of the DNOM team.
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Phyllis Reynolds - Receptionist
Performs various duties and attends to details related to DNOM’s daily operations to keep the office running efficiently. This includes greeting consumers and guests, routing phone calls, maintaining the organization’s distribution lists, and supporting Independent Living team members.
Phyllis Reynolds joined the Disability Network Oakland & Macomb team in April 2013. She has studied at Davenport University and University of Phoenix. Phyllis enjoys greeting DNOM’s consumers and guests and ensures that each person’s time spent at DNOM is a positive experience. Phyllis is happy to be part of the DNOM team.
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Gina Schafer – Veterans Services Computer Training Supervisor
Provides computer training to veterans.
Gina joined Disability Network in November 2009. Gina’s provides computer training to veterans. She has extensive computer experience, including website and database management and enjoys teaching these skills to others. Gina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and background in Internet promotions, emergency preparedness, substance abuse, and violence prevention.
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Katy Taylor – Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator
Katy Taylor is the Macomb County program coordinator of the NFT program at DNOM. She oversees the nursing home outreach efforts in Oakland and Macomb counties as well as facilitates transitions from nursing homes to the community for Medicaid and Medicaid eligible recipients.
Katy joined the Disability Network Oakland & Macomb team in April 2011. She has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Macomb Community College. She was a Youth Minister Assistant for St. Malachy Church from 1994-1999. She enjoys helping others.
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Barbara Thompson - Independent Living Specialist-Oakland
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving their goals. Works with consumers and MRS Counselors, as well as recruiting for and facilitating monthly Empowerment Trainings. Provides community resources to MRS counselors and consumers, and presents DNOM program information during MRS orientations.
Barbara Thomspon is an Independent Living Specialist serving Oakland County at DNOM. She completed a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree, with a major in Psychology, from Wayne State University. Barbara was completing her master’s degree in Social Work when she became disabled. She suffered a ruptured brain aneurism which left her paralyzed and unable to speak. As Barbara recovered, she retired from corporate life and in 2001 began to work for Disability Network Oakland & Macomb. Her first position was as the Information and Referral Specialist assisting consumers in resolving their problems. After a few years on this assignment, Barbara became an Independent Living Specialist and now teaches Empowerment classes in Oakland County. She is very involved with community and network agencies, and does public presentations and individual peer support counseling.
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Jenell Williams - Independent Living Specialist
Provides advocacy, empowerment training, and independent living skills training to Deaf consumers working with Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
Jenell joined DNOM in July of 2010 with a background in human service. Jenell completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sign Language Studies with a minor in Psychology from Madonna University. Jenell completed her Master of Arts degree in Social Justice at Marygrove College. Jenell has worked as a Sign Language Educational Interpreter at Connections for Deaf Citizens for two years. She also worked as an Intake Specialist and Supports Coordinator for Neighborhood Service Organization for three years. At Neighborhood Service Organization, she assisted the developmentally disabled population with case management services (linking and coordinating) within Wayne County.
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