About Us

EAI Vocational Services is a program that helps in various areas, including vocational training, skill building, and employment opportunities both in-house and within the community for adults with intellectual disabilities and cognitive delay.

EAI Senior Services is a program designed to assist adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other related memory impairments to maintain their highest level of ability while engaging in meaningful social and recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Responsible for all administrative, clinical, and fiscal operations of the company.
• Accountable for developing policies and procedures, the projection, implementation, and monitoring of the company budget, and the performance of new contracts and programming.

• Master of Arts, Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Michigan University 
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Over 40 years of experience working with persons in community mental health with chronic mental illness and intellectual disabilities and seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s. 
• Over 35 years of experience in management and supervision of employees. 
• Familiar with Medicaid and CARF standards. 
• Exceptional skills in project management, problem-solving, and communication. 
• Significant accomplishments include establishing numerous programs in day programming and vocational services and compliance with third-party payers’ surveys. 
• Over 14 years of experience as an officer in the United States Army Reserve in Personnel and Administration areas.

• Registered Social Worker – State of Michigan 
• Certified Employment Training Specialist 
• Certified Wayne County Community Mental Health Direct Care Trainer 
• National Rehabilitation Association Member 
• Michigan Rehabilitation Association Member 
• Michigan Assisted Living Association Member 
• National Business Women’s Association Business Associate 

• Responsible for developing and executing the internal operational strategies necessary to achieve the company’s goals and objectives and ensuring the organization’s interior planning, implementation, management, and oversight. 
• Supervises organizational administrators and staff and serves a variety of roles and responsibilities when critical positions are vacant.  
• Works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the C-Suite leadership. 

• PhD., Psychology, North Central University – Arizona 
• M.S., Psychology, Eastern Michigan University – Michigan 
• B.S., Psychology, Eastern Michigan University – Michigan 

• Over 35 years of experience as a psychologist working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and obesity risk factors. 
• Over 25 years of experience administering intelligence, academic and vocational assessments for adults. 
• Extensive experience with presenting stress management and lifestyle change strategies. 
• Significant experience in developing and facilitating conflict resolution workshops and training. 

• Licensed Psychologist – State of Michigan 
• Certified Life Coach Trainer 
• Health Management Certification 
• Former Associate Professor – Oakland University 
• Current OUWB Medical School Admissions Committee Member 

• Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating activities for vocational programming in a community setting.  
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the vocational program. 
• Assists and trains disabled individuals to overcome barriers to acquire or improve vocational skills for gainful employment through productive work. 
• Directs and trains staff to adequately work with individuals with disabilities.  
• Assigns work schedules and evaluates staff on individual performance. 
• Monitors staff and participants in the office as well as the community. 
• Generates reports and assessments. 
• Maintains petty cash. 

• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Barber-Scotia College – North Carolina 

• Over 29 years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. 
• Over 29 years of exemplary supervisory and management skills. 
• Over 29 years of superb service coordinating and monitoring community activities. 
• Over 20 years of diligent experience in case management. 
• Exceptional at multi-tasking and working effectively under pressure and a restricted schedule. 
• Background in payroll and billing. 
• Extensive background knowledge serving as a recipient rights liaison, health and safety coordinator, accessibility coordinator, and quality assurance manager. 

• Wayne County Community Mental Health Direct Care Training Certificate 
• CLS Person-Centered Planning Certificate 
• CLS Micro-Enterprise Training Certificate