In her duties as Director, she plans, implements, organizes and coordinates all of the commission’s programs, initiatives and daily operations. She supervises all personnel, administers the budget, carries out county government and commission policies, seeks out new funding and partners with others to attain goals and objectives established by her and the Commission board.

She serves as the spokesperson for the board and represents the Commission in the greater community. Certified in Circuit Court Civil Mediation, she acts as the commission’s mediator to resolve complex cases in housing, employment, public accommodation and accessibility issues.

She received a BS from Eastern Michigan University and worked in the real estate industry for fifteen years prior to public service.