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The Livingston HSCB started in 1989 and was officially recognized as the county Multi-Purpose Collaborative Body by the state and county Board of Commissioners in 1995. Now, referred to as Community Collaboratives by the state.

  • We believe that collaboration means shared stewardship of community resources for the common good of Livingston County.
  • We believe that collaboration requires broad community representation.
  • We believe the HSCB is responsible for developing continuums of services from prevention to treatment.
  • We believe the HSCB should ensure that community members needing services from multiple agencies receive services as efficiently and effectively as possible by creating systems of care.
  • We believe that the HSCB should provide a caring community for Livingston County residents by supporting each other’s work.

The HSCB also:
Develops strategies and programs to meet current and future needs.  Fiscally manages state- funded collaborative initiatives.
Monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of collaborative projects.

The HSCB does this work through established committees and workgroups which have specific goals and objectives to complete.  The HSCB and most workgroups meet monthly and consist of representatives from public and non-profit organizations, business, and interested residents of the To learn more about the work of the HSCB, contact Amy Johnston, 517.586.2039 or ajohnston@cmhliv.org.

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Board Information

Please visit the HSCB website for more information.

The HSCB is comprised of  26 appointed members that work together to coordinate health and human services across systems.

Amy Johnston, 517.586.2039 or ajohnston@cmhliv.org.
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Arendt, Madison County Public Defender 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active Board of Commissioners
Baca, Ramon County Veterans Services Department 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active Board of Commissioners
Barb, Scott County Planning Representative 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active
Bolang, Matt County Health Officer 01 Jul 2022 31 Dec 2033 Active Board of Commissioners
Cavanaugh, Miriam Probate Judge 01 Jan 2019 31 Dec 2024 Expiring Board of Commissioners
Conklin, Connie Community Mental Health Representative 25 Apr 2005 25 Apr 2055 Active Board of Commissioners
Farrell, Stacy Member At Large 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Gerutta, Rachel Consumer Representative 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active Board of Commissioners
Gibson, Anita Non/For-Profit Representative 01 Oct 2019 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Gross, Jay County Commissioner Representative 20 Jan 2021 31 Dec 2024 Expiring Board Chairman
Harding, Susan Non/For-Profit Representative 01 Oct 2019 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Hubert, Mike LESA Representative 25 Apr 2005 25 Apr 2055 Active Board of Commissioners
Hymes, Mark Member At Large 01 Oct 2019 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Reader, David County Prosecutor 01 Jan 2021 31 Dec 2024 Expiring Board of Commissioners
Sabbagh, Ahmad MI DHHS Representative 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Shaw, Debby County Courts Representative Alternate 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active Board of Commissioners
Stahl, Elizabeth LACASA Representative 10 Oct 2023 30 Sep 2026 Active Board of Commissioners
Taggart, Carol Member At Large 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2025 Active Board of Commissioners
Awery, Dawn MI Works! Representative 01 Oct 2021 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Furey, John Non/For-Profit Representative 01 Oct 2021 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Hall, Stephanie AAA 1-B Representative 01 Oct 2021 23 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Kellogg, Greg Business Representative 01 Oct 2018 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Parth, Angela Non/For-Profit Representative 01 Oct 2019 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Rains, Brooke Non/For-Profit Representative 01 Oct 2021 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners
Richards, Lauren SJMHS Representative 01 Oct 2021 30 Sep 2024 Expired Board of Commissioners