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Email: higginsb@umich.edu
Mailing Address:
Juvenile Justice Programs
235 S. Grand Ave, Ste. 1315
Lansing, MI 48933
Bob Higgins has been in education for over 40 years, first as a teacher and administrator in both public and private schools, and later as an education consultant and program manager for the Calhoun Intermediate School District. During the last 11 years of his career at Calhoun ISD, he was an educator-on-loan to the Michigan Department of Education, where he served as the safe schools consultant, pandemic coordinator, crisis management team member, and a project director for several United States Department of Education grants.
Mr. Higgins received his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, and his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. He also did post-graduate work at the University of Michigan studying education law. He also holds certifications in critical incident stress debriefing and transformative conferencing (restorative justice).
Mr. Higgins is a member of the Michigan School-Justice Partnership, Education Law Association, and Phi Delta Kappa.
In March 2020, Mr. Higgins was designated by the Governor to serve as Chairperson of the Committee.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2026.
Kaj W. Althaus of Detroit was appointed to represent members under the age of 28 at the time of initial appointment.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2024.
Angela Aufdemberge of Gross Pointe Shores was appointed to represent victim or witness advocacy groups with expertise in addressing the challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation and trauma, particularly the needs of youth who experience of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma before entering the juvenile justice system.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2026.
Email: BeckerN@michigan.gov
Mailing Address:
Juvenile Justice Programs
235 S. Grand Ave, Ste. 1315
Lansing, MI 48933
Nancy Becker Bennett of Okemos is the division director for grants and community services for the Michigan State Police. She also served as manager of the law enforcement section of the Office of Drug Control Policy. Bennett holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in justice and law enforcement from American University. She will represent law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2027.
Rayonte Bell of Benton Harbor was appointed to represent a locally elected official representing general purpose local government and members under 28 at the time of initial appointment.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2024.
Dr. Laura Benjamins of Gross Pointe Farms was appointed to represent licensed individuals with experience in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse needs in delinquent youth and youth at risk of delinquency.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2025.
Jose Burgos of Ecorse was appointed to represent members who must have had lived experience with the juvenile justice system, either as juveniles under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system, or as parents or guardians.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2026.
Email: cclark@mnstco.net
Mailing Address:
Juvenile Justice Programs
235 S. Grand Ave, Ste. 1315
Lansing, MI 48933
Cameron Clark of Beulah is the director of youth services for the 19th Circuit Court in Manistee. He previously served as an independent K-12 educational consultant, and as a quality schools facilitator for the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Clark holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan. He was appointed to represent public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2026.
Email: natalyahenderson@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Juvenile Justice Programs
235 S. Grand Ave, Ste. 1315
Lansing, MI 48933
Natalya A. Henderson, of Kalamazoo County, was appointed to represent members under the age of 28 at the time of initial appointment.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2023.
Claudnyse D. Holloman of Waterford was appointed to represent private nonprofit organizations.
For a term commencing August 2, 2022 and expiring August 2, 2026.
Carol Jackson, of Isabella County, appointed to represent individuals with experience in tribal law enforcement and juvenile justice in tribal communities for a term commencing February 27, 2024, and expiring August 2, 2026.
