Experience

University of Michigan School of Social Work

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • May 2023 - Present

• Research Area Specialist Intermediate

  • May 2023 - Present

• Research Area Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Indigenous Health and Wellness Consulting Group, LLC

• Hospitals and Health Care

• President and Lead Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2019

  Offers Strategic Planning, Program and System Development, Healthcare System Redesign, Behavioral Health Integration, Process Improvement Strategies for healthcare and wellness organizations. Offers Strategic Planning, Program and System Development, Healthcare System Redesign, Behavioral Health Integration, Process Improvement Strategies for healthcare and wellness organizations.



Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Behavioral Health

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Services Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2017

  • Lead new initiatives for organization• Budget management • Organization and program development• Oversight and maintenance of quality assurance program • Maintain CARF accreditation standards • Mentor students and volunteers • Oversee billing and revenue streams • Identification and procurement of funding opportunities • Analyze program effectiveness • Analysis of risk management incidents, safety and recipient rights violations

• Substance Abuse Director

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Oversight of outpatient substance abuse counseling services, community based prevention program, and domestic violence services• Opened Adult Residential Treatment Program.• Prepared programs for successful CARF accreditation and state licensure. • Developed patient programming • Directed staff hiring and training.• Developed and instituted policies and procedures.• Provided individual and group supervision.



Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Director

  • Aug 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Implemented adult substance abuse program incorporating Native American healing practices in conjunction with traditional therapeutic approaches. • Obtained funding through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). • Fiscally monitored the administrative budgets and subcontract agreements for five program implementation sites throughout Michigan. • Prepared and submitted grant reporting requirements. • Assisted in team-based efforts to secure funding Show less



Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Behavioral Health

• Mental Health Outreach Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

  • Created and implemented outreach program for children and youth at risk of entering the juvenile justice system or whom were already involved. • Provided a direct link between school systems and behavioral health services to quickly identify appropriate support services. • Bridged communication between tribal, local, state, and federal agencies on the impact of severe emotional disturbances with children and youth at home, school, and in the community. • Hired and supervised community based outreach worker. Show less