Meet the Board of Directors of the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI), a diverse group of dedicated leaders committed to advancing the health and well-being of Michigan’s children and youth. Our board members bring a wealth of expertise from various fields, including education, health care, policy, and community advocacy. Together, they guide our organization’s strategic direction, ensuring that we effectively support Child and Adolescent Health Centers across the state. With their vision and leadership, we strive to uphold the fundamental right of every child in Michigan to access comprehensive primary health care and prevention services.
Board President
Kenneth Coleman
CEO, South East Michigan Health Association
Vice President
Alex Plum
Executive Director
The Corner Health Center
Treasurer
Debra Hess
CEO, Van Buren CMH
Secretary
Kim Baron
Senior Administrator and Advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer
MDHHS
Elliott Attisha, DO
Chief Health Officer,
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Katy Bies
School Health Director,
District Health Department #10
LaTanya Porter-Howard
LMSW Manager
Henry Ford Health Systems
Jerry Messana
Health Officer, Marquette County Health Department
Tom Livezey
Superintendent
Oakridge Public Schools
Cheryl Ann Smith Warsop
Student Health Center Coordinator
In Memoriam: Cheryl Ann Smith-Warsop
(Years of Service: 2023–2025)
Cheryl Ann Smith-Warsop was a dedicated member of the SCHA-MI Board of Directors, serving for two years to advance the vision of equitable and sustainable health services for Michigan’s children and young people. She also worked tirelessly as the School-Based Health Center Coordinator at Benton Harbor School-Based Health Center through InterCare Health Network, ensuring students had access to the physical and mental health support they needed.
Known for her humor, passion, and unwavering advocacy, Cheryl Ann often joked that she “didn’t even like kids” — yet everyone knew how deeply she cared for the students she served. She was instrumental in creating a safe, welcoming space where young people could feel supported and thrive.
Her legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched, and we at SCHA-MI honor her profound impact on school-based health and youth well-being.
Thank you, Cheryl Ann, for your dedication and compassion. You are deeply missed.