Board of Directors
& Administration

  • Kimberly Dimond

    Executive Director
    Traverse City, MI

  • Heather Hart Rochon

    Operations Manager
    Livonia, MI

  • Harry Bhogal

    Board President
    Ann Arbor, MI

  • Michael Lang

    Board Vice President
    Ada, MI & NYC, NY

  • Nicole Winters-Smith

    Board Treasurer
    Detroit, MI

  • Helayne Shaw

    Board Recorder
    Huntington Woods, MI

  • Dr. Larry Silverman

    Immediate Past President
    Farmington Hills, MI

  • Dr. Carol Beals

    Board Member
    Grand Ledge, MI

  • Lauren Davis

    Board Member
    Lowell, MI

  • Allan Fawcett

    Board Member
    Ada, MI

  • Precious Hackett

    Board Member
    Southfield, MI

  • Stephanie Houseman

    Board Member
    Grand Rapids, MI

  • Sheree Jackson

    Board Member
    West Bloomfield, MI

  • Kimberly LaPanne

    Board Member
    Wayland, MI

  • Erica Lynn

    Board Member
    Lansing, MI

  • Kris Mackson

    Board Member
    Clarkston, MI

  • Dr. Zeinab Saleh

    Board Member
    Ann Arbor, MI

  • Nancy Vandewiele Milligan

    Board Member
    Ann Arbor, MI

  • Judy Sova

    In Memoriam
    Board President

Join Our Board of Directors

The Michigan Lupus Foundation is in the process of rebuilding the organization and seeks new, enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join the Board of Directors. Below please find the official job description.

Expectations & Responsibilities:

  • Act as an ambassador of the Michigan Lupus Foundation among professional and personal networks.

  • Support the organization’s mission, goals, policies and services to improve the quality of life for those living with lupus through support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure.

  • Commit to attend Michigan Lupus Foundation board meetings and meetings of other committees on which they serve. Board members must attend a minimum of 50% of all board and committee meetings annually.

  • Be well prepared for all board and committee meetings by reviewing the agenda and any supporting materials provided to you prior to the meeting.

  • Be respectful and open to the potentially conflicting opinions and points-of-view of your fellow directors.

  • Make an annual donation to the organization of $500, which may be raised through fundraising.

  • Fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities, including reading, understanding and monitoring the financial statements.

  • Contribute to the organization’s fundraising efforts by providing and cultivating prospects.

  • Support and attend Michigan Lupus Foundation programs, events and activities.

  • Adhere to the organization’s conflict of interest policy and code of ethics.

Restrictions:

  • All directors, officers, committee members and employees of the foundation shall scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between their own personal or financial interest and those of the foundation.

  • Refrain from acting independently of the board without prior express permission of the full board.

In return for your committed volunteer service, we ensure:

  • You will receive your board packet prior to each regular meeting to allow time to review all materials.

  • There will be an open door to the Executive Director and board president.

  • There will be clear communication about the needs and issues relevant to the Michigan Lupus Foundation.

  • We will attempt to ensure you have the materials necessary to be an ambassador for the mission in the community.

The Michigan Lupus Foundation’s full By-Laws can be found here.

Application Form:

Please be aware that these answers will be treated confidentially.