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COUNTY MICHIGAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDAITEM:Oakland Community Health Network
DEPARTMENT:Board of Commissioners —
MEETING:Board of Commissioners Vo
DATE:Thursday,February 16,2023 6:00 PM -Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2023-2528 _oh,Motion to that the following individuals be reappointed to the Oakland Community HealthNetworkBoardfora.three-year term beginning April.1,2023,ending March 31,2026,asdetailedbelow:'
Jonathan Landsman and Sarah May,representatives of the General Public
Christina Root,representative of agencies and occupations having a working involvement
with mental health services
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Appointment
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN),established by Public Act 258 of 1974,leads aproviderservicenetworkatmorethan300servicesitesacrossOaklandCountyandmanagesa$300 million budget.The goal of the OCHN isto ensure adults and children with mental illness,
emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities have access to support and services that willimprovetheirhealthandqualityoflife,and help to ensuretheir engagement in full communityparticipation.The OCHN is a public governmental entity that is legally separate from the County.
The 12-member OCHN Boardconsists of mental health service providers,recipients (or primaryconsumers)of mental health services,representatives of agencies and occupations involved withmentalhealthservicesandmembersofthegeneralpublic.Board members must be residents ofOaklandCountyandatleast18yearsofage.Members are appointed to serve three-year terms.
The appointment of Christina Root (working involvement with.mental health services)expires3/31/2023 and they are requesting reappointment.‘,The appointment of Jonathan Landsman (general public) expires 3/31/2023 and they are requestingreappointment.:es
The appointment of Sarah May (general public)expires 3/31/2023 and they are requestingreappointment.:.The appointment of Reena Naami (mental health provider)expires 3/31/2023 and they are
notseeking reappointment.:
POLICY ANALYSIS
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:No
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews,Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com;or the department contact personslisted for additional
information.Aarne
CONTACT
Gary McGillivray,Commissioner
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Gary McGillivray,—Created -
AGENDA DEADLINE:02/16/2023 6:00 PM |
ATTACHMENTS
1.Landsman -ApplicationReappt
2.May -ApplicationReappt
3.Root -Application
4.Root-Resume
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-02-08 Legislative Affairs &Government Operations -Recommend to Board2023-02-16 Full Board -Appoint :%
Motioned by:Commissioner Gary McGillivray
Seconded by:Commissioner Penny Luebs
Yes:David Woodward,Michael Spisz,Michael Gingell,Penny Luebs,Kristen Nelson,Robert
Hoffman,Philip Weipert,Gwen Markham,Angela Powell,Marcia Gershenson,Janet Jackson,Gary McGillivray,William Miller III,Yolanda Smith Charles,Charles Cavell,Ajay Raman (16)No:None (0)“So
Abstain:None (0)
Absent:Christine Long,Brendan Johnson (2)
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COUNTY MICHIGAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 16,2023
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
RESOLUTION #2023-2528
Appointment Oakland Community Health Network
Sponsored By:
Chair,the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action:
that the following individuals be reappointed to the Oakland Community Health Network Boardforathree-year term beginning April 1,2023,rene March 31,2026,as detailed below:
Jonathan Landsman and Sarah May,representatives of the General Public
Christina Root,remmesaniative of agencies and occupations having a working involvement
with mental health services
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-02-08 Legislative Affairs &Government Operations -Recommend to Board
2023-02-16 Full Board -Appoint
VOTE TRACKING -Board of Commissioners
Motioned by:Commissioner Gary McGillivray
Seconded by:Commissioner Penny Luebs -
Yes:David Woodward,Michael Spisz,Michael Gingell,Penny Luebs,Kristen Nelson,RobertHoffman,Philip Weipert,Gwen Markham,Angela Powell,Marcia Gershenson,Janet Jackson,Gary McGillivray,William Miller III,Yolanda Smith Charles,Charles Cavell,Ajay Raman (16)No:None (0);
Abstain:None (0):
Absent:Christine Long,Brendan Johnson (2)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1.|Landsman -ApplicationReappt
2 May -ApplicationReappt
3.Root -Application
4 Root-Resume
Oakland Community Health Network Board Application
Submitted on:01/16/2023 01:19:27 PM’
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Jonathan
Last Name
Landsman
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City/Vil lage/Township
ZIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
mobile
Email Address
How long have you been a resident of Oaklarid County?
67 years ,
Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non-policy-making position with an
agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network?
No :
Identify The Position You Are Seeking:-
General Public
Are You Applying For Reappointment?
Yes
Previous Term Dates
November 20,2012 through March 31,2023
Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network:
Iam currently the Board.Chair and would like to continue to provide leadership and
direction as a Board member to Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)
providing supports and services to the 27,000 persons across Oakland County who
have an intellectual or developmental disability,mental health challenge,or substance
use disorder.To help these persons (or special needs populations)to improvetheir
quality of life,inspire hope,empower people,and strengthen our communities by
continuing to provide vision and direction.|am also the State Association(CMHA)
Chair for the Metro Region which support een 65%of the persons served in
Michigan.
Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
|have been on Board of Oakland Community Health Network (formerly called
Oakland County Community Health Mental Health Authority -OCCMHA)since
November 2012.
Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or eoremibity Service Experience and Skills That May
Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking:
Since 2000 I|have been actively involved in the delivery of healthcareto the citizens
across Michigan and the US.I currently work for BCBSM's Senior Health Services in
the role of Manager,SHS Project Execution and Oversight -we launch and operate
Medicare Advantage health care plans for Senior Citizens (another special needs
populations).
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony,or were you dishonorably
discharged from the military?Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an
automatic bar to appointment.All circumstances will be considered.
No :.
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name or GED
Farmington Senior High School
City/State
Farmington,MI .
College/Technical
Grand Valley State,Wayne State
City/State
Allendale,MI and Detroit,MI
Degree(s)received
Bachelors (Grand Valley)MBA ewavie'sState)
Employment
Employer
BCBSM Senior Health Services
Address
1000 Northwestern Hwy,Southfield MI
Position Title
Manager,SHS Project Execution and Oversight
Dates of Employment
1/11/2020 -Current
Duties
Ensure the successful launch of Medicare Advantage health plans so that ourmemberscanutilizeallbenefitsand.services toensure their medical care needs andqualityoflife.—
References
Contact #1
Rebecca Cantor /BrooksKushman &
Contact #2
Lori Schechter /Schostak.com &
Contact #3 ’
Shelley Taub /County Commissioner -Retires &
Applicant's Signature :
Jonathan Landsman
jglandsman-Process-Prod Mgr-Proj Mar-Analyst-Resume=2023-01-16.doc (96Kb.)
Oakland Community Health Network Board Application
Submitted on:01/31/2023 10:50:08 AM
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
May
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City/Village/Township
ZIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
Cell
Email Address
How long have you been a resident of Oakland County?.
40
Are you an employee or independent contrattor in a non-policy-making positien with an agency
under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network?
No
Identify The Position You Are Seeking:
General Public
Are You Applying For Reappointment?
Yes
Previous Term Dates
2022-2023
Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland.Community Health Network:
As a parent of a child with disabilities,whose peer group and friends often have disabilities
also,|know both first and second hand what it’s.like to navigate our education system,
services,and supports from birth and into adulthood.|live in an area of Oakland County
that is often overlooked when it comes to supports and services.|feel it’s important to
voices from underserved areas on OCHN to ensureall of Oakland County is supported by our
local government.|am so honored to serve my community onaa board so close to my heart
and look forward to continuing that service in 2023.
Have You Previously Served On A Board/Cémmittee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development CAC 2021-current
Oakland Community Health Network 2022-current :
Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board 01/2023-current
Oakland County Food Service Appeal Board 01/2023-current _
Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or Community.Service Experience and Skills That May
Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking:
I am a parent/caregiver to an adult child with multiple disabilities.
As a bartender in a local watering hole |regularly come in contact with people who have
acute and long term mental health needs.
|am a fierce advocate for my little corner of Oakland County.
Have you ever been.convicted of a misdemeanor or felony,or were you dishonorably discharged
from the military?Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to
appointment.All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name orGED
Milford High School
City/State
Highland,Michigan
College/Technical
City/State
Degree(s)received
Employment
Employer
Weal Inn
Address
2933 E Highland Rd,Highland,MI 48356
Position Title
Bartender
Dates of Employment
2021-current
Duties
Food service,preparing and serving beverages,customer service,stocking,cleaning,
closing duties.
References
Contact #1
Karen Adams —
Contact #2
Lenore Goldman
Contact #3
Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Applicant's Signature
Sarah May
Oakland Community Health Network Board Application
Submitted on:01/13/2023 02:53:50 PM
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Christina
Last Name
Root
Address Line 1:—
Address Line 2:
City/Village/Township
ZIP Code
Primary Phone
Type
Cell
Email Address
Howlong have you been a resident of Oakland County?
9 years
Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non-policy-making position with an
agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network?
Yes .,.
Please Explain 4
|am a mental health clinician at Centro Multicultural la Familia,which is a partner
agency of OCHN.|am not a part of the management team nor in a policy-making
position at the agency.
Identify The Position You Are Seeking:
Provider of Mental Health Services
Are You Applying For Reappointment?'
Yes
Previous Term Dates -
Nov 2020-March 2023
Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network:
I have truly enjoyed my time serving on the board and would love to continue
participating.As a bilingual mental health provider and resident of Oakland County,
my heartis set on being an advocate.
Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission?
No
Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May
Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking:—
Three years a service coordinator for low income.senior citizens,one year OCHN RRAC
member,and over 1 year as a mental health clinician for youth and adults.
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony,or were you dishonorably
discharged from the military?Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an
automatic bar to appointment.All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a partyin one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name or GED
Bay City Central
City/State
Bay City Michigan
College/Technical
Oakland University/Wayne State
City/State
Rochester/Detroit
Degree(s)received ;
Bachelorssocial work/masterssocial work |
Employment
Employer
Centro Multicultural la Familia
Address
35 W Huron St Suite 100 Pontiac MI
Position Title
Mental Health Clinician
Dates of Employment
December 2020 -Present
Duties
Provide psychotherapy servicesto children and adults
Create,implement,and documentthe progress of treatmentplans
Coordinate resources and referrals for clients _
Representthe organization at community outreach events
Conducted needs assessments and assisted with reviewingcollected data
Assisted with legal services for issues such as immigration and PPO applications
Supported survivors of domestic violence and other crimes as a bilingual client
advocate
References
Contact #1
Penny Luebs,previous supervisor,
Contact #2
Tewonia Evans,previous supervisor,
Contact #3
Lorelei DiGuglielmo,previous employer/friend,.|
Applicant's Signature
Christina Root .
Root Resume .pdf (108Kb.)
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Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker ae se rT .
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EDUCATION
Advanced Master of Social Work:Innovation in Community,Policy,and Leadership
Certificate in Human Service ManagementLLMSW#6851106940
Wayne State University-Detroit,MI April 2020
Notable Courses:Inside-Out Prison Exchange,Social Action Research &Evaluation,Management of
Public Organizations &Programs,Mind-Body-Spirit Approaches,Advanced Systems Theories &Practice
Bachelor of Social Work ..
‘Oakland University-Rochester,MI April 2017
EXPERIENCE
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN &CLIENT ADVOCATE DEC 2020 -PRESENT
Centro Multicultural la Familia~Nonprofit Organization .PONTIAC,MI
e Provide psychotherapy services to children and adults
¢Create,implement,and document the progress of treatment plans
e Coordinate resources and referrals for clients
e Represent the organization at community outreach events
e Conducted needs assessments and assisted with reviewing collecteddata .
e Assisted with legal services for issues such as immigration and PPO applications
e Supported survivors of domestic violence and other crimes as a bilingual client advocate
SERVICE COORDINATOR JULY 2017 -SEPT 2020
National Church Residences-HUD Section 8 Housing :DETROIT,MI
¢Coordinated educational and wellness services for 200 seniors and adults with disabilities
e Planned and implemented programs including social activities to address risks of isolation
e Facilitated Detroit Service Coordinator team meetings to share best practices
e Developed partnerships with local service leaders such as healthcare representatives
e Assessed and evaluated health,ADLs,food,social supports,and other needs and strengths
e Monitored the residents measured as most vulnerable on a consistent 3-month basis
LEGISLATIVE INTERN mt os SEPT 2019 -APRIL 2020
The Office of MI State Representative Joe Tate..DETEOEEe eet
e Conducted COVID-19 outreach calls to check on seniors and answer questions ,
e Attended community meetings in House District 2 to stay informed and provide resources
e Designed data reports to summarize monthly constituent issues and cases:
e Referred constituents to local services related to housing,-benefits,employment,and more
e Wrote congratulatory letters and tributes for exemplary community members
e Organized a district "Water Infrastructure Tour"for over 20 local to federal officials
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CHRISTINA ROOT
Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker
MAYORAL INTERN ee SEPT 2016 -APRIL 2017216HOURS/WEEKTheCityofClawson,MI CLAWSON,MIServedasaliaisontocommunityresidents,stganizations,and businesses
Recruited 45-50 businesses and organizations to participate-in an annual youth event
Assisted the city manager and additional employees on Projects
Designed a Clawson Community Resource Guideof local organizations
Organized and facilitated meetings between city groups to proniote collaborated efforts
Volunteered to support the church food pantry and Parks and Recreation Senior Center
PRESIDENT |ye AUG 2015 -APRIL 2017
International Allies Student Organization -.ROCHESTER,MI
Oversaw the executive board by leading weekly meetings
Recruited diverse student members each Fall and Winter semester
Developed and maintained a student member database
Planned,budgeted,and implemented monthly events.and co-sponsored activities
Supervised and delegated individual tasks to executive board members
Managed a $3,000 per semester budget
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SKILLS
ADVOCACY H.PUBLIC SPEAKING
EMPATHY .
ACTIVE LISTENING a ,,STRENGTH-BASED APPROACH
.ETHICS |
BOUNDARY SETTING -:TEAMWORK
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
BUDGET MANAGEMENT PROFICIENCY .TRAUMA INFORMED
CREATIVITY PROBLEM SOEVING .YOGA INSTRUCTING
LEADERSHIP —AWARDS
Board Member & RRAC Committee Member .;.Pathway to Public Service Fellowship
Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN):The City of Rochester Hills
Nov 2020 -Present a April 2019 -Oct 2019
OCHN leads a provider service network that supports ‘One of six fellows chosen to research how to increase
those with developmental disabilities,mental illnesses,awareness of careers in municipal government and
and substance use disorders.—:inspire the next generation of city employees.
Volunteer :.Keeper of the Dream Recipient
Life Church Auburn Hills -,Oakland University
2021 -Present i or 2016 Academic Year
Assist with greeting guests and at special events such as Scholarship awarded for breaking cultural barriers and
the April 2022 "Family Fun Night".7 promoting interracial understanding.
LANK YOLIIIMANKYOU!