Michelle Styma is the Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. (TBCHS). She holds an associate degree in commerce from Alpena Community College, a bachelor's degree in community development and health administration from Central Michigan University, and a master's degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University. Michelle has been with TBCHS for 35 years, of which 17 have been as the Chief Executive Officer. Under Michelle's leadership, TBCHS expanded access to care to include five primary care clinics, three pharmacies, two dental practices, optometry, behavioral health and substance use disorder services, three school-based health centers, three school nurse programs, and expanded access to mental health counseling for students in 19 additional local area schools.

In 2017, Michelle was selected as a member of Governor Rick Snyder's Public Health Advisory Commission, tasked to advise on emerging issues in public health in support of collaboration and a unified approach on public health responses. She brings commitment and dedication and is a healthcare leader, supporting access to care for the residents of Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Cheboygan, Otsego, and Oscoda Counties. Michelle's memberships include the National Association of Community Health Centers Health Policy Committee, Rural Health Committee, and Membership Committee.

Joseph graduated from Central Michigan University in 1980 before beginning his working career, which now spans 40 years. He has taught middle school science, worked in substance abuse prevention, outpatient counseling, clinical supervision, and administration in both outpatient and residential settings. Following his retirement from Catholic Human Services in 2012, after 26 years of employment, Joseph completed a master's degree in May of 2000. He currently works as an Employee Assistance Counselor and Rehabilitation Director for NEMROC (North Eastern Michigan Rehabilitation and Opportunity Center) and also has a small private practice.

Joseph's experience working with people who are actively struggling with addiction and people in long-term recovery is extensive. He has been a member of the 88th District Drug Court since it’s inception, is a peer recovery coach, and sits on the advisory council for Point East. A board member for Light of Hope Clubhouse, Joseph has been a registered MHSAA sports official for 30 years.

Jill is a person in recovery and also has family members who are in recovery. She has worked as a homeschool teacher and volunteered her time serving on the board of directors of both the Association for Children's Mental Health and Disability Rights Michigan. A volunteer for the AuSable Valley Wraparound Community Team and the Alpena Recovery Alliance, Jill has a bachelor's degree in Joint Studies: Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology from the University of Michigan. In addition, she is nearing the completion of her bachelor's degree in Advanced Biblical Studies. 

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Born in Ohio, Jesika moved to Alpena when she was three years old. She currently works at Catholic Human Services as a Peer Recovery Coach and also has experience working in the Sunrise Centre as a technician, working with women with substance use disorders. Jesika suffered from an addition to heroin and opiates, but has been in recovery since 2018. Since finding recovery, she has dedicated her life to helping people with substance use disorders turn their lives around and learn that there is a better way to live.

Marcy is a lifelong resident of Alpena, where she raised her three children and they are now raising their children. She has worked as a Licensed Social Worker and Limited Licensed Counselor for almost 30 years, 9 of which have been in substance use treatment. Currently working at Catholic Human Services in Alpena, Marcy works with individuals and families in an outpatient setting, serves as a clinician with the 88th District Court-Drug Court, and provides students with the 26th Circuit Court-Family Division's PIVOT program the opportunity for individual and group therapy. Marcy is also involved with Alpena Recovery Alliance. She wishes to provide resources, support, and hope to those struggling, as well as their families, and wants them to know that someone is there to walk with them on their journey.

Kara Steinke is the Regional Administrator of Catholic Human Services (CHS), where she oversees outpatient treatment, prevention, and home-based child welfare for 11 northeast Michigan counties. Kara holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational development from Spring Arbor University. She has been with CHS for 26 years, specializing in prevention outreach and development as well as the integration of care in the community for prevention and treatment in Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon counties. A certified prevention consultant through the Michigan Bureau of Addiction Professionals for 20 years, Kara has more than 2,000 hours of specialized training in leadership. She has been asked to present in several capacities around leadership and substance use disorder community based planning (local, state, national). Her most recent guest-speaking event was at Gonzaga University's Payne Institute of Leadership.