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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2024.02.07 - 40982 February 7, 2024 COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD RESOLUTION #2024-3723 Oakland Community Health Network Appointment - Dennis Cowan, Dr. Yolanda Giles, Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Bijaya Hans Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson, Commissioner Chair, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action: to re-appoint the following: Adam Fuhrman, as Primary Consumer; Dennis Cowan, as Secondary Consumer; Dr. Bijaya Hans, as Secondary Consumer; and Dr. Yolanda Giles, as Mental Health Provider, to the Oakland Community Health Network for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027. COMMITTEE TRACKING 2024-01-30 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board the re-appointment of Dennis Cowan, Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Yolanda Giles & Dr. Bijaya Hans 2024-02-07 Full Board - Re-Appoint Dennis Cowan, Adam Fuhrman, Dr. Yolanda Giles & Dr. Bijaya Hans Motioned by: Commissioner Brendan Johnson Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (19) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: (0) Passed ATTACHMENTS 1. OCHNCurrentMembers 2. Cowan - SecConsApp 3. Fuhrman - PrimConsApp 4. Fuhrman - PrimConsRes 5. Hans - SecConsApp 6. Giles - MHProviderApp Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/17/2024 07:30:25 AM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Dennis Last Name Cowan Address Line 1: 2716 Trafford Road Address Line 2: City/Village/Township Royal Oak ZIP Code 48073 Primary Phone 248-321-2820 Type Email Address dcowan@plunkettcooney.com How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? MI 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: Secondary Consumer of Mental Health Services (i.e. family member of someone receiving mental health services) Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 2020-2023 Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: I am completing my first term on the OCHN Board. I have served as Treasurer and was elected as Board Chair in Oct., 2023. I would like to continue to serve on the OCHN Board. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates I served as Royal Oak City Commissioner from 1987-1993; Royal Oak Mayor 1994- 2001; State of Michigan Building Authority (2002-2006)Walsh College Board (2009- 2014) Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking: My community involvement has given me the opportunity to help organizations and their leadership work together to achieve positive results. 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? Yes Please list those lawsuits, the court, nature of the lawsuit(s) and disposition: I was named in claims against the law firm I am employed by in cases in filed in Wayne County Circuit Court (@1989) and United States District Court-Eastern District (@1991). Both cases were settled. Education High School Name or GED Notre Dame High School City/State Harper Woods, Michigan College/Technical University of Massachusetts City/State Boston, Massachusetts Degree(s) received JD from Detroit College of Law Employment Employer Plunkett Cooney Address 38505 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI Position Title Senior Partner Dates of Employment Dec. 5, 1983 to present Duties Attorney; Former CEO and in firm management References Contact #1 Hank Cooney/Plunkett Cooney 248-901-4000 Contact #2 Michael Fournier/Royal Oak Mayor 248-246-3000 Contact #3 David Woodward/OC Board of Commissioners 248-858-0100 Applicant's Signature Dennis Cowan Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/24/2024 11:23:33 AM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Adam Last Name Fuhrman Address Line 1: 2336 Greensboro Address Line 2: City/Village/Township Troy ZIP Code 48085 Primary Phone 246-561-0381 Type celll Email Address adamfuhrman1981@hotmail.com How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 42 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 Clinician and Peer Mentor Coordinator with Easterseals MORC Identify The Position You Are Seeking: Primary Consumer of Mental Health Services Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 2013 to present Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: I am passionate about the viability of the public mental health system and a bring a unique blend of experience as a person served and a mental health professional. I. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates OCHN Board 2013-present Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking: I receive public mental health services and serve as a Peer Mentor Coordinator and a clinician. 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 Troy Athens City/State Troy, MI College/Technical Oakland University City/State Rochester, MI Degree(s) received BA, MA Employment Employer Easterseals MORC Address 15600 19 Mile Road, Clinton Twp, 48038 Position Title Peer Mentor Coordinator Dates of Employment 2009-present Duties Coordinate Peer Mentor program Serve as LPC clinician References Contact #1 Cary Martens 586.306.1366 Contact #2 Eric Ferrell 586.855.3987 Contact #3 Jennifer Bohne 248.895.5585 Applicant's Signature Adam Fuhrman Adam K. Fuhrman, M.A., LPC, NCC 2336 Greensboro Drive Troy, MI 48085 248.561.0381 adamfuhrman1981@hotmail.com Employment Experience Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc./Easterseals MORC, Clinton Township, MI July 2009 – Present Peer Mentor Coordinator, Clinician, SIS Interviewer •Develop and coordinate Peer Mentor program for those served by MORC, Inc./Easterseals MORC •Serve as a trainer for the Oakland County Peer Mentor Training Program (2010-Present) •Counsel individuals with disabilities on a variety of life concerns (2016-Present) •Serve as an AAIDD-certified Supports Intensity Scale interviewer having completed 130+ interviews, trained interviewers and developed goal-setting curriculum for Supports Coordinators (until March 2023) Counseling Experience: Faith Lutheran Church, Troy, MI January 2008 – April 2008, September 2008 – June 2016 Volunteer •Facilitate group using GriefShare curriculum •Co-facilitate group using Divorce Care for Kids curriculum •Use empathic listening to encourage member participation Disability Support Services at Oakland University, Rochester, MI June 2007 – December 2007 Internship •Exceeded program requirement of 600-hour internship with 300 direct contact hours •Led student intakes •Reviewed student documentation to determine service eligibility and appropriate accommodations for variety of students with disabilities •Followed up with students, faculty, and staff to ensure appropriate accommodations •Increased campus awareness of office mission Education: •Graduated in December 2007 with Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis on community counseling, LLPC; achieved LPC accreditation in July 2018 •September 2005 – Enrolled at Oakland University to pursue a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis on community counseling •Graduated in June 2004 with Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification for grades 7-12 in major and minor •September 1999 to May 2004 – Attended Oakland University, Rochester, MI to pursue Bachelor of Arts in History and a teaching minor in English Relevant Skills: •Comfortable working with diverse client backgrounds and concerns •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/29/2024 07:25:52 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Bijaya Last Name Hans Address Line 1: 5655 Forman Dr Address Line 2: City/Village/Township Bloomfield Hills ZIP Code 48301 Primary Phone 586-899-8487 Type Cellular Email Address hans.bijaya@gmail.com How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 45 years and 6 months 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: Secondary Consumer of Mental Health Services (i.e. family member of someone receiving mental health services) Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 12/2012-03/2024 Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: As the mother of a man with Autism I have learnt the importance a circle of support. Many of those support services been provided through the OCHN. However, creating that circle can be challenging for many families. My experiences in my professional life, community work as well as a family member has given me the opportunity to understand the not only the barriers facing the people and families but also the organisational structure, fund sources, rapidly evolving needs of the community. I want to be a voice for the families and the OCHN. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates Recipient Rights Advisory Committee OCHN 2023-Current Policy Committee OCHN Board 2012-Current The Arc Of Oakland County Board Member 1999-2012 (Also Served one term as President) Quality Assurance, Utilisation Review and Peer Review committees during my professional career. Please Detail Any Prior Work-Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking: As a physician I have experience and close contact with people who experienced psychological, moral as well as physical trauma. Many of the people also suffered from substance use disorder. I was able to learn about the effects of these on their physical health and the impact on their families. In my community work I have learnt about the needs of people with disabilities and their families.In addition, I have learnt about the importance of advocacy for the people and their needs to be able to dignified lives. Having served on the their Board I am familiar with the institutional organisation, the funding sources, the ever evolving needs of the community and the challenges faced by OCHN. If reappointed I will continue to work hard to be able to serve the organisation and the community that has supported my son. 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 S.D. Girls Higher Secondary School City/State Patiala, Punjab India College/Technical Punjabi University City/State Patiala, India Degree(s) received MD Employment Employer Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Address 4646 John R, Detroit, Michigan 48201 Position Title Staff Radiologist Dates of Employment 1980-2014 Duties As an Interventional Radiologist I took care of Veterans requiring Image Guided Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. As a faculty member of WSU Medical School, I participated in clinical education and training of Students and Residents. References Contact #1 Ms Michele Martin 248-514-8593 Contact #2 Dr. Asha Kaza MD 248-568-0892 Contact #3 Ms Terri Speed 248-568-0892 Applicant's Signature Bijaya Hans Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/31/2024 01:23:13 AM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Yolanda Last Name Giles Address Line 1: 3385 Sawgrass Court Address Line 2: City/Village/Township Rochester Hills ZIP Code 48309 Primary Phone 248-821-4403 Type Email Address ygilesmd@outlook.com How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? >20 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: Provider of Mental Health Services Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 2023-2024 Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: I would like to continue working toward my goal of improving mental health services in the county where I was born and raised. I have the opportunity to impact individuals through pharmacotherapy services but recognize the importance of macro level interventions. 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: I have had the opportunity to begin the work with OCHN board. I have a couple of decades experience as a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist which contributes to my understanding of the importance of a competent board. 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 Northern HS City/State Pontiac/MI College/Technical University of MI and Wayne state Univ- Sch of Medicine City/State Ann Arbor and Detroit MI Degree(s) received BS in Biology and Doctorate of Medicine Employment Employer Hope Network Address 3075 Orchard Vista Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Position Title Medical Director of Children and Outpatient services Dates of Employment 11/2021-present Duties Collaboration/Supervision with NPs, Physicians Treatment of Youth and Adults in Residential programs Contribute to creation of appropriate medical policy and procedures Employer River's Bend PC Address 550 Stephenson Highway Ste 200, Troy, MI 48083 Position Title Medical Director Dates of Employment October 2010-Present Duties Outpatient treatment of youth and adults. Psychiatric provider for Health Professionals in Recovery program. References Contact #1 Kenya Alexander MD/ Pine Rest/ 248-207-4616 Contact #2 Theadia Carey MD/Authority Health GME/734-730-9075 Contact #3 Stephanie Howey MSW/Rivers Bend/ 248-821-1405 Applicant's Signature Yolanda Giles, M.D.