At a recent meeting of its Board of Directors, Kelly PeLong was elected the new Executive Director of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan (DNMM), effective February 1, 2019. She succeeds Steven Locke who was recently named the Executive Director of Michigan's Statewide Independent Living Council. "We cannot think of anyone more qualified to lead Disability Network," said board president Tom Provoast. "With nearly 25 years of experience at DNMM, Kelly has developed lasting and

Amy Chumah has joined the staff of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan's Independent Living (IL) program. "The IL program seeks to provide independent living options and supports for people based on the services of their choosing," said Steven Locke, Executive Director of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan. "The IL program works closely with people receiving CMH services, VA services and those who choose community-based living over a nursing facility. Amy will be provi

TRACY EAGLE: Systems Advocacy and Community Education Coordinator. Hello, I am Tracy Eagle. I grew up in Clare, MI, but have lived in Seattle, WA for a time, as well as Bowling Green, KY. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and received my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2012. I have worked in the field of co-occurring issues for almost 15 years. My past experience includes juvenile

After reviewing 65 resumes and conducting eight interviews, I am very pleased to announce that effective 10/21/16, Val Rossman has been selected to serve as DNMM’s new Associate Director. About one year ago, Val began providing contracted human resource services to DNMM through the Midland United Way’s human resource collaborative and has become very familiar with our operations. She holds an Associate of Arts from Delta College and a BS in Business Administration from Centra

“I attended Mio AuSable High School and was on the wrestling team. I then went on to Olivet College where I continued my wrestling career. I graduated in May 2016 with a Bachelors of Arts specializing in Sports and Fitness Management and Sports Psychology. I am looking forward to helping kids set and reach their goals, as well as show them that they can do what they set their minds to. With hard work and dedication, all things are possible.” - Dylan Jensen Youth Transitions S

I’m Kim Harchelroad, born and raised in Michigan. I recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a dual degree in Family Studies and Community Health Education. One of the highlights of my academic career was interning in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. last summer. Another significant take away from my time at Central is also a motto I try to live by - “I’m not just learning to serve, I am serving to learn.” I have a passion for traveling and phot

Hello! My name is Victoria Stephenson, I am currently attending my senior year at Central Michigan University. I am majoring in Social Work and minoring in Sociology. I have always had a passion for helping others and knew someday I wanted to make a career out of it. When I am not interning here at Disability Network, I am either studying or serving tables at Isabella’s restaurant at The Soaring Eagle Casino. I am very excited for this opportunity and cannot wait for all I le