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Governance & Oversight

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, fiduciary accountability, and ensures DWIHN fulfills its public mandate to Wayne County residents.

20+ Board Members
NCQA Nationally Accredited
Public Meetings Open to All

The Board is appointed by the Wayne County Executive under public accountability standards.

Board of Directors

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Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch Board Chairperson
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Bernard Parker Board Vice Chairperson
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Dora Brown Treasurer
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Angelo Glenn Secretary
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Dr. Cynthia Taueg Immediate Past Chair
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Eva Garza Dewaelsche
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Karim Bentounsi
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Lynne F. Carter, MD
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Kenya Ruth
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William Phillips
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Commissioner Kevin McNamara

Board Meeting Documents

Good and Welfare

Issues raised during Good and Welfare/Public Comment that are of concern to the general public and may initiate an inquiry and follow up will be responded to and may be posted on our website. Feedback will be posted within a reasonable timeframe. Information that is HIPPA related or of a confidential nature will not be posted, but rather responded to on an individual basis.

Standing Committees

BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Chair); Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown (Treasurer); Eva Dewaelsche (Secretary); Kenya Ruth (Past Chair)


SCHEDULE: 3rd Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

FULL BOARD MEETING

MEMBERS: Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Chair); Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown (Treasurer); Eva Dewaelsche (Secretary); Karima Bentounsi; Angela Bullock; Lynne F. Carter, MD; Angelo Glenn; Kevin McNamara; Bernard Parker; William Phillips; Kenya Ruth


SCHEDULE: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm

PROGRAM COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Chair); Lynn F. Carter, MD (Vice-Chair); Angela Bullock; Angelo Glenn, William Phillips


SCHEDULE: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Dora Brown (Chair); Kevin McNamara (Vice-Chair); Karima Bentounsi; Eva Dewaelsche; Kenya Ruth; Bernard Parker

SCHEDULE: 1st Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

POLICY/BYLAW COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: William Phillips (Chair); Bernard Parker (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown; Angelo Glenn; Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch

SCHEDULE: Meets as necessary

RECIPIENT RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Kenya Ruth (Chair); Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown; Angela Bullock

SCHEDULE: 1st Monday Bi-Monthly (if Holiday, 2nd Monday) at 1:00 pm

Ad-HOC Committees

BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Bernard Parker (Chair); Dora Brown (Vice-Chair); Eva Garza Dewaelsche; Jonathan C. Kinloch; Kevin McNamara


STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Lynn F. Carter, MD (Chair); Karima Bentounsi (Vice-Chair); Angela Bullock; Bernard Parker

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING

MEMBERS: Appointments to this Committee will be made in January 2026, in accordance with the Board By-Laws

Board Role

Board governance and responsibilities

The DWIHN Board of Directors is the governing body responsible for policy oversight, strategic direction, and fiduciary accountability. Board members represent a broad cross-section of the Wayne County community.

Strategic Oversight

Sets DWIHN strategic direction, approves the annual budget and operational plan, and monitors performance against goals. Ensures DWIHN fulfills its mission to provide community behavioral health services.

Fiduciary Accountability

Oversees the stewardship of over $1.1B+ in public funds. Reviews and approves financial statements, audits, and ensures compliance with state and federal financial requirements.

Community Representation

Board members represent diverse Wayne County stakeholders including consumers, family members, providers, and community advocates. Ensures DWIHN decisions reflect the needs of those served.

Public Accountability

Board meetings are open to the public as required by Michigan law. Meeting agendas, minutes, and Board resolutions are publicly available. Community members may address the Board during public comment.

Good and Welfare

Issues raised during Good and Welfare/Public Comment that are of concern to the general public and may initiate an inquiry and follow up will be responded to and may be posted on our website. Feedback will be posted within a reasonable timeframe. Information that is HIPAA related or of a confidential nature will not be posted.

Committee Structure

Standing Committees

The Board operates through standing committees that provide in-depth oversight of specific functional areas. Committee meetings are open and held regularly.

Board Executive Committee

Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Chair); Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown (Treasurer); Eva Garza Dewaelsche (Secretary); Kenya Ruth (Past Chair)

Schedule: 3rd Monday of each month at 12:30 PM

Program Compliance Committee

Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Chair); Lynne F. Carter, M.D. (Vice-Chair); Angela Bullock; Angelo Glenn; William Phillips

Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM

Finance Committee

Dora Brown (Chair); Kevin McNamara (Vice-Chair); Karim Bentounsi; Eva Garza Dewaelsche; Kenya Ruth; Bernard Parker

Schedule: 1st Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM

Policy/Bylaw Committee

William Phillips (Chair); Bernard Parker (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown; Angelo Glenn; Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch

Schedule: Meets as necessary

Recipient Rights Advisory Committee

Kenya Ruth (Chair); Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown; Angela Bullock

Schedule: 1st Monday Bi-Monthly at 1:00 PM (if Holiday, 2nd Monday)

Ad-Hoc Committees

Building Committee

Bernard Parker (Chair); Dora Brown (Vice-Chair); Eva Garza Dewaelsche; Jonathan C. Kinloch; Kevin McNamara

Strategic Plan Committee

Lynne F. Carter, M.D. (Chair); Karim Bentounsi (Vice-Chair); Angela Bullock; Bernard Parker

Nominating Committee

Appointments to this Committee will be made in January 2026, in accordance with the Board By-Laws.

Attend a Board meeting

DWIHN Board meetings are open to the public. To receive meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, contact the Board Liaison.

Lillian Blackshire Lillian Blackshire Board Liaison
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Meeting Records

Board Meeting Documents

Access agendas, packets, and minutes from Board and committee meetings, organized by fiscal year.

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