Carol has provided a variety of services for the Hannahville Indian Community since 1989, and has served as the Director of Project: VISIONS, a federally funded American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AVIRS) grant since 1995. Carol is the current Chair of the 17 – member Governor appointed Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services (MCRS) that represents the voice of people with disabilities, working in partnership with Michigan’s two State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies, MRS and BSBP to ensure quality VR services. Carol earned a BS degree in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin, and a MA and PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University. For her work and commitment to Native American People, her VR colleagues awarded her two honors in vocational rehabilitation, the Michigan Rehabilitation Award of Excellence, and Michigan’s Tina Award for her “Visionary role in challenging the status quo” and serving as a “change agent for impacting rehabilitation service systems for Native American people in Michigan”. Carol serves as the current President of our AAUW Branch. Personal interests include her children and grandchildren, and an active yoga practice.
