MEET THE STAFF
Kate
President & CEO
Kate is a graduate of Central Michigan University who has called Central Michigan home since 2001. She has been with Life Choices since 2015. She stepped into her role as President in January of 2018. She loves building relationships in the community with our new and current donors, other community organizations, and reaching out to those who may need our services. When Kate isn’t working, she’s baking for her family.
Liz
Chief Operating Officer
Liz joined the staff of Life Choices of Central Michigan in 2022. She has many years of experience in property management. She is most excited about being a part of the team that helps individuals face their challenges and be empowered to move forward in positive ways. Liz and her family live in Weidman and love enjoying camping adventures together.
Sue
Administrative Assistant
When setting appointments, being greeted for an appointment, or dropping off donations, Sue will be the warm welcome people are greeted with. She has served at Life Choices since 2015. She has also held administrative assistant responsibilities in our local public schools in her career. When Sue isn’t working, she loves time with her kids and grandkids.
Terri
Director of Parenting Programs & Volunteer Coordination
Terri’s degree is in marketing from Western Michigan University. Terri taught preschool for 16 years. When she and her husband, “retired” to their north lake home, Terri got connected to Life Choices. She is kind and compassionate and ready to serve not only little people but also their parents as they learn more about building a productive family. Terri is also the initial contact for those who would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Life Choices.
Janet
Clinic RN
Janet is a registered nurse who studied at Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing and has been caring for patients for over thirty years. She and Mary Jean work under the direction of our co-medical directors in our Clinic. Her care for patients’ whole health is her number one concern. She has a 90% excellent rating from our patient satisfaction surveys. Janet is a fan of bluegrass music and enjoys outdoor concerts with her husband, Dan.
Mary Jean
Clinic RN
Mary Jean joined the Life Choices team in the late fall of 2022. She has been a nurse for about two decades and loves encouraging and caring for her patients. She and her kids call Mt. Pleasant home and stay busy with lots of fun activities like dance and cheer.
Siena
Director of Sexual Risk Avoidance Programs
Siena has a degree in sociology from Central Michigan University. Her studies concentrated on youth and family. She has already had some unique opportunities in her career, working for Lutheran Adoption Services and as a preschool teacher. Her love for young people has uniquely equipped her to be a dynamic teacher and coordinator of our prevention programs in the schools. She and her husband have one beautiful daughter.
Ken
SHARE Instructor
Ken retired once from serving the community by training paramedics. He joined the Life Choices team shortly after “retirement”. He is a great teacher who has loved the chance to empower students through the SHARE program. He and his wife have twins who are soon to be high school graduates.
Ben
Volunteer Custodian
Ben takes care of Life Choices’ custodial needs. He keeps us smiling and we are so thankful for his help keeping things nice and tidy in the office.
