Meet the Team!

 

Meet the Team

Kathy- Community Health Worker

Kathy has lived in Leelanau County for 38 years. She has raised 3 children here and now has three grandchildren with one more on the way. She has worked in the field of early childhood development for the over 25 years promoting early childhood health, safety, development, and strong parent/child relationships.  Kathy loves reading, gardening, cooking, playing with her grandchildren and hiking with her dog Luna. 

  

Adriana- Community Health Worker

Adriana (Adri) is from Bogota, Colombia, and is bilingual. She is married, has a 3-year-old girl and a 6-year-old Husky and has been living in Northern Michigan for four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech and language pathology with a postgraduate degree in audiology. During the years that she worked in her home country as an audiologist, she had the opportunity to interact with diverse populations and multicultural groups. She has always focused on the well-being and specific needs of each person. She joined Parenting Communities in November 2021 and is eager to support parents and children by assessing their needs and supporting them at this important point in their lives. 

 
Courtney- Community Health Worker 

Courtney lives in Leelanau County and is raising her two young children here with her husband. They also have a German Shepherd who loves cuddles and fetching frisbees. Courtney has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and several years of experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. She participated in Parenting Communities playgroups and home visiting and found it especially helpful after having her second baby to have a caring and supportive place to go with both children. Courtney enjoys swimming, disc golfing, being outdoors, visiting the beach year-round, and spending time with her family. She joined the Parenting Communities team in November 2021 and is passionate about supporting and advocating for other Leelanau families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. 

  

 

  

Nikki- Public Health Nurse

Nikki has worked with families in Early Childhood programs at the Health Department since September 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and has worked with a variety of age ranges and specialties during her nursing career. Nikki enjoys connecting with families to help support and advocate for the Leelanau County community! Nikki is married with two young children of her own. She enjoys spending time outside in the summer, boating, cooking, and spending time with family and friends! 

  

 

Autumn- Personal Health Supervisor

Autumn has been working as a nurse with a focus on the health of families with young children since 2006. She joined the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department in January of 2013. As a resident of Leelanau County for most of her life, she is grateful to be able to work with families in her own community. Autumn is the supervisor of the Parenting Communities program, and is also a certified Lactation Consultant, and continues to home visit families who are looking for support to reach their breastfeeding goals. 

 

Brittani- Social Worker

Brittani’s passion is working with children and their families, which she has experienced in many different capacities throughout her social work career. She joined the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department in April 2023. Brittani has a master’s degree in social work and a bachelor’s degree in health science with a minor in psychology. She is also a licensed clinical social worker and certified pediatric sleep consultant. She is married with two young children.  

 

Hannah - Community Health Coordinator

Hannah lives in Leelanau County where she and her husband are raising their three children on their small family farm. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and has enjoyed being a youth sports coach. She participated in Parenting Communities when her children were young and is excited to support local families as part of the PC team. Hannah loves going for walks, gardening, animals, being every type of sports and theater-mom for her kids, and being on the water.  

 

There are many other staff members who work in multiple programs at the Health Department, but through their expertise lend invaluable support to the success of the Parenting Communities program. Michelle is the Director of Personal Health at BLDHD. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that Early Childhood services in Leelanau County have the support they need to succeed. Rachel wears many hats at the Health Department. Her work in the Parenting Communities program is primarily on display through her talent for visual media and publicity. Mariah is a Registered Dietician and the WIC coordinator for our agency. She is available to provide nutrition education and support to all families with young children in Leelanau County.  

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