Wayne State University

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Advisory Boards

 MPSI-WSU Internal Advisory Board

 
An Internal Advisory Board of Wayne State University (WSU) academic administrators serves as a bridge between the WSU academic personnel and MPSI staff and faculty. Board members provide advice and academic resources. MPSI keeps the Board informed of its program activities.
 
Board Members:
  • Dr. Robert Sokol - Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics, and
    Director of the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth & Development
  • Dr. Bonita Stanton - Chair, Department of Pediatrics
  • Dr. Phyllis Vroom - Dean, School of Social Work
  • Dr. Douglas Whitman - Chair, Department of Psychology
  • Dr. Paula Wood - Dean, School of Education
 
MPSI EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARDS
 
BOARD OF VISITORS

Board Members:
  • Marcia Baum, Community Volunteer 
  • Deborah K. Bodrick, Community Volunteer
  • Miriam Martin Clark, J.D., 36th District Court 
  • Marianne Endicott, Community Volunteer 
  • Sharon Gioia, Polite America 
  • Phebe Goldstein, Community Volunteer 
  • Melvin Larsen, President Larsen & Associates 
  • Alyssa R. Martina, J.D., Metro Parent Publishing Group 
  • Ann Nicholson, Chair, Merrill-Palmer Board 
  • Carole Quarterman, Child Care Coordinating Council and Youth Sports and Recreation 
  • Iris Taylor, Ph.D., Harper Hospital/ Hutzel Women’s Hospital 
  • Roberta Toll, Ph.D., Community Volunteer
 
 HERITAGE CIRCLE
 
The Heritage Circle was formed to recognize the multi-generation involvement in MPSI's history. This group is made up of emeritus Board members, community leaders and special friends of MPSI. The Heritage Circle supports the efforts of both the MPSI staff and Board of Visitors.

Board Members:
  • Tarik Daoud, Al Long Ford, Owner, Founder Arab Chamber of Commerce 
  • David DiChiera, Michigan Opera Theatre
  • Dennis Gershenson, Ramco Gershenson, Properties
  • Joya R. Harris-Sherron, Carlson Marketing Group
  • Amyre Makupson 
  • Leocadio J. Padilla 
  • Frank Stella, F.D. Stella Products Co.           
  • Samuel Thomas, Phoenix Management 
  • Padma Vattikuti 
  • Beryl Winkelman 
  • Barbara Wrigley, Detroit Marine Corporation
 
HEALTHIER URBAN FAMILES OUTREACH PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS

 
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

The Healthier Urban Families Community Advisory Board will assist in ensuring that our seminars/trainings meet the needs of community agencies, reviewing program materials, as well as acting as ambassadors for our program and exploring the option of partnerships.

Board Members:
  • Rita Clark, Youthville of Detroit
  • Karen Ebeling PhD., Marygrove College
  • Abdullah El-Amin, Muslim Center of Detroit
  • Theresa Johnson, Children's Center
  • Sandra Jones-Kariem, Interim House
  • Lamarr Paige, DPS Project Head Start
  • Carmen Solis-Crowley, DMC Childhood Diabetes
  • Debra Spring, Vistas Nuevas Headstart
  • Pastor Skip Wachsmann, Genesis Lutheran Church
  • Doreen Turk-White, Empowerment Zone Coalition
 
 
The Parent/Grandparent Advisory Board will give us feedback on what type of services are needed in the community and advise us as to the kinds of seminars/trainings that we can offer to enhance their family life. They will also assist in promoting our outreach services.
 
 Board Members:
  • Ms. Shirley Glen
  • Ms. Melody
  • Mr. Harvey Watts
  • Ms. Regina Ann Campbell
  • Ms. Tanneshia Coleman
  • Ms. Phyloese Gilbert
  • Ms. Theresa Johnson
  • Ms. Dayale Smith