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Michael Christy

Michael is passionate about serving organizations through a human-centered design approach. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the DeVos Graduate School at Northwood University. With his extensive leadership experience in behavioral health, he has led high-achieving, interdisciplinary teams and guided large-scale change initiatives. Michael’s areas of interest include strategy, organizational development, program design, process improvement, and change management.

Myranda Green

Myranda is a dynamic facilitator dedicated to serving people and building strong relationships. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Western Michigan University and has extensive experience in developing and managing crisis service systems. Myranda’s clinical expertise is complemented by her natural leadership, networking, and presentation skills. Driven by a passion for helping others achieve recovery, she is committed to overcoming any barriers to make this possible.

Nicole Finch

Nicole brings over a decade of experience turning ideas into action through thoughtful project management, streamlined operations, and dynamic initiative delivery. With deep roots in both strategy and hands-on implementation, she has led teams through complex efforts ranging from high-impact client-facing experiences to behind-the-scenes systems improvements. Known for a calm, friendly presence and a collaborative approach, she blends empathy with a strong drive to get things done and get them done right. Grounded in both big-picture thinking and fine-tuned attention to detail, Nicole is passionate about creating lasting solutions and making work smoother for everyone involved.

Ramaswamy Srinivasan

Ramaswamy Srinivasan (Srini) is an avid learner who strives to improve the lives of everyone around him. Pairing a Master of Business Administration with over 30 years of information technology experience, he brings the perfect combination of business savviness and technological insight. Srini’s expertise extends to reviewing and supporting non-profit behavioral healthcare operations, software development, leadership, and project management. As a former behavioral health CEO, he has a unique perspective on integrating technology with healthcare to drive impactful change.

Remi Romanowski-Pfeiffer

Remi is an inquisitive learner driven by a desire to help others. She combines passion for understanding people and identifying problems to create person-centered and effective solutions. Her areas of expertise include organizational assessments, utilization management, policy implementation and development, process improvement, and thoughtful engagement of stakeholders in decision-making at every level. Remi believes organizational and strategic decisions are best when they involve beneficiaries, employees, and collaborators.

Ross Buitendorp

Ross has a strong commitment to building relationships and partnerships with providers, local government leaders, and the greater community. Through decades of experience as a behavioral health leader in the public health system, he has effectively leveraged his program and funding expertise to implement Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) within county jails, community-based treatment programs, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Motivated by finding solutions for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Ross has developed service systems that ensure access to a full continuum of care. He understands that solving complex community issues requires system understanding, partnership, and unique solutions for each community.

Ryan McGuire

Ryan is a detail-oriented accounting professional with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oakland University. With extensive experience in the behavioral health field, he supports month-end processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, and system improvements. He thrives in analytical and critical thinking tasks to help maintain financial teams’ responsibility and accountability. Ryan is dedicated to supporting organizations through timely, accurate, and transparent financial management.

Samantha Kohtz

Samantha is a dedicated data professional with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. She holds a master’s degree in data science from Michigan Technological University and has extensive experience in creating predictive models and applying machine learning principles. With a strong background in healthcare data, Samantha specializes in analyzing population health information, physician evaluations, lab tests, and emergency department data. Her expertise and passion for data-driven insights make her an invaluable asset in advancing healthcare outcomes.

Sandy Kerrigan

Sandy is devoted to developing high-quality company products. With over two decades of administrative and project management experience, she has honed her exceptional organizational skills and possesses a sought-after eye for detail. Known for her empathy and teamwork, Sandy excels in streamlining processes while enhancing internal and external communication. Her friendly demeanor and desire to help others make her a valued member of any team.

Tamera Collier

Tamera is a fearless leader focused on finding sustainable solutions. As a former behavioral health executive with more than 35 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge programs for people living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. An innovative thinker and expert in strategic planning, policy, and organizational structure, Tamera is driven by a deep commitment to helping people. Unafraid to ask the tough questions, she is highly sought after for solving the most intricate problems in community healthcare.