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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
Dr. Cynthia Taueg, board member, Immediate Past Chair.
Dr. Cynthia Taueg Immediate Past Chair
Barry Blackwell, board member, smiling in a dark suit.
Barry Blackwell
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Eva Garza Dewaelsche
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Karima Bentounsi
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Lynne F. Carter, MD
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William Phillips
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Kevin McNamara

Standing Committees

Board Executive Committee Meeting

Members: Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch (Chair); Bernard Parker (Vice-Chair); Dora Brown (Treasurer); Angelo Glenn (Secretary); Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Immediate Past Chair)

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

Full Board Meeting

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

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

Program Compliance Committee Meeting

Members: Angelo Glenn (Chair); Lynne F. Carter, MD (Vice-Chair); Barry Blackwell; William Phillips; Dr. Cynthia Taueg

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

Finance Committee Meeting

Members: Dora Brown (Chairperson); Kevin McNamara (Vice-Chair); Eva Garza Dewaelsche; 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; Dr. Cynthia Taueg

Schedule: Meets as necessary

Recipient Rights Advisory Committee Meeting

Members: Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Chair); Karima Bentounsi (Vice-Chair); Barry Blackwell

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 Chairperson); Eva Garza Dewaelsche; Kevin McNamara

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

Members: Lynne F. Carter, MD (Chair); Karima Bentounsi (Vice-Chair); Barry Blackwell; Bernard Parker

Policy Committee Meeting

Members: Dr. Cynthia Taueg (Chair); Eva Garza Dewaelsche (Vice Chair); Barry Blackwell; Bernard Parker

Nominating Committee Meeting

Members: Appointments to this Committee will be made in January 2027, 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.

Attend a Board meeting

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