Michigan's Voice on Mental Illness
Dr. Andrea Kwasky is dual certified as a Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing from Western Michigan University, Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University […]
Thomas J. Powell, MSW, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan School of Social Work Throughout my career I’ve sought to make life better for people affected by mental illness. Through my research and teaching as a U-M faculty member I’ve endeavored to strengthen the role of mutual help and advocacy […]
Joseph Tardella, MSW, is a retired mental health professional. For many years he served as the Executive Director of Southwest Counseling Solutions in Detroit. He has served on the Governing Boards of the Homeless Action Network of Detroit, Behavioral Health Professionals Inc., Partners 4 Health, and the Oakland University Center […]
Lauren Brosch is the Community Affairs manager for Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. She proudly serves in Southeast Michigan representing Macomb and St. Clair counties working with key stakeholders, local governments and customers to build relationships and foster partnerships between Consumers Energy and communities in Southeast Michigan. Lauren is […]
David Emmett-Hulet lives with Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, various anxiety disorders, and some elements of OCD. He works as the Quality Utilization Lead Reviewer for the House of Hope, a substance abuse recovery program for women who are pregnant or have newborn children based in Utah. David has a Master of […]
She brings more than 25 years of experience in community mental health. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Michigan, and a Master of Social Work at Wayne State University. As a Licensed Master of Social Work in Macro and Clinical has spent her career […]
Cassandra Sanders is an attorney for people with disabilities, and has served in previous roles as an attorney advocating for civil rights, and assisting low-income individuals since 2013. She is passionate about serving her community and advocating for increased access to services for disadvantaged individuals. She is also a volunteer […]
Carol Zuniga has more than three decades of experience in the healthcare industry, selected as on of Crain’s “Notable Women in Healthcare” in April 2020, she is recognized for delivering the highest level of behavioral health services to resident of metropolitan Detroit. Hegira Health’s Executive Director since 2016 and named […]
Associate Chairperson Director of the Psychiatry Residency Education Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program Specializes in child and adolescent psychiatric evaluation and treatment Special interest in the treatment of children and adolescents with trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders and depressive disorders Co-coordinator of MSUCOM Psychopathology course Teaches […]
Brian Smith MD is Board-Certified in both Adult and Child Psychiatry and the Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University (MSU). After a B.A. in Biology from Cornell University, he received his medical degree from the MSU College of Human Medicine followed by […]