About DWIHN
The people behind
our mission.
DWIHN is guided by experienced leadership committed to transparent governance, equitable access, and community accountability. Meet the team shaping behavioral health in Wayne County.
Our Governance Structure
Pillars of leadership
From executive vision to board oversight to community representation, DWIHN's governance is built for accountability.
Executive Leadership
CEO Profile
Meet DWIHN's Chief Executive Officer, the vision, values, and leadership philosophy driving our mission forward.
Governance & Oversight
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, fiduciary accountability, and ensures DWIHN fulfills its public mandate.
Community Representation
SUD Oversight Board
Individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder guide our SUD programs, ensuring community voice shapes every decision.
Reporting Structure
The team behind the mission
Governance & Accountability
Oversight you can trust.
As Wayne County's public behavioral health authority, DWIHN operates under rigorous national accreditation standards and public oversight requirements. Our governance structures are designed to maintain the highest levels of transparency, accountability, and community trust.
- Nationally accredited by NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance)
- URAC accredited for managed behavioral health
- Annual independent financial audit and public reporting
- Open Board of Directors meetings accessible to the public
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services oversight
What guides us
Leadership principles
Person-Centered
Every decision starts with the question: does this improve outcomes for the people we serve? Individual dignity and choice drive our strategy.
Equity-Driven
Wayne County's diversity is our strength. We actively work to eliminate disparities in access and outcomes across race, language, and socioeconomic status.
Accountable
Public trust is earned through transparency. We publish our finances, outcomes, and strategic plans, and hold ourselves to the standards we set.
Innovation-Ready
Behavioral health is evolving. We invest in evidence-based models, data-driven decisions, and new approaches to reach people who need us most.
Questions for our leadership?
Whether you are a provider, a community partner, a member of the media, or a community member, we welcome your engagement with our leadership team.