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.

Treasurer
Alex Plum
Executive Director
The Corner Health Center

Board President
Kenneth Coleman
CEO, South East Michigan Health Association

Secretary
Kim Baron
Senior Administrator and Advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer
Grand Rapids Public Schools

Elliott Attisha, DO
Chief Health Officer,
Detroit Public Schools Community District

Katy Bies
School Health Director,
District Health Department #10

Debra Hess
CEO, Van Buren CMH

Cheryl Ann Smith Warsop
Student Health Center Coordinator

LaTanya Porter-Howard
LMSW Manager
Henry Ford Health Systems

Jerry Messana
Health Officer, Marquette County Health Department

Tom Livezey
Superintendent
Oakridge Public Schools