HAVEN APPOINTS NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP AND FOUNDATION TRUSTEES

HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for the treatment and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault, announced the appointment of new Board of Directors leadership, four new Board members and two new Foundation trustees for 2016.

“Our newest leaders embody the spirit of community and bring exceptional expertise and energy to the table,” said Susan Perlin, incoming chairperson, HAVEN. “The collective guidance of our Board and Foundation leadership is essential in helping us restore the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.”

The new Board members and Foundation Trustees, who bring a wide-range of experiences and skills to HAVEN, are:

New HAVEN Directors:

• Jeanne Carlson, Community Volunteer/Retired CEO – Blue Care Network
• Christopher Letts, Second Vice President – The Pine Harbor Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Jay Marks, Ph.D., Educational Consultant – Oakland Schools
• Kaisra Osman, Director, Transportation Services – Dillon Energy Services

New HAVEN Foundation Trustees:

• Diane Antishin, Vice President, Human Resources Operations - DTE Energy
• Alicia Masse, Managing Director - Alderney Advisors LLC

“Although HAVEN staff has worked relentlessly for 41 years to bring an end to domestic and sexual violence, it remains a reality for many,” said Beth Morrison, President and CEO, HAVEN. “We are grateful to have skilled, dedicated new leaders join us in our work to bring an end to that violence.”

The following individuals were appointed to the Board of Directors Executive Committee:

• Chairperson: Susan B. Perlin, Partner – Plante Moran
• 1st Vice Chair: Debra Thorpe, Senior Vice President, OCG Global Operations – Kelly Services, Inc.
• 2nd Vice Chair: Marguerite Gordy, Community Advocate
• Secretary: William H. Keller, Supervisor, Risk Management – Chrysler
• Treasurer: Robbin McCain, Finance Director – Great Lakes Region, Pepsi Beverages Company, Inc.

HAVEN leadership also recognized and expressed its gratitude for the valuable contributions of departing Board member: Kathryn Elston, Managing Partner, Elston & Company, LLC. For a complete list of HAVEN’s Board of Directors visit: https://www.haven-oakland.org/about/leadership.

ABOUT HAVEN

HAVEN is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader promoting a world of safe, equal and accountable communities where sexual assault and domestic violence do not exist. As Oakland County’s only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programming to nearly 20,000 people each year. For more information visit www.haven-oakland.org or for help call the HAVEN 24-hour Crisis and Support Line at 877-922-1274.