Phone: 248-858-0240 Brief Biography
Judge Callaghan serves as a judge of the Oakland County Probate Court, having been elected in 2016. She is a graduate of Wayne State Law School and Michigan State University (James Madison College). During law school, she worked at, and served on the board of, the Wayne State University Free Legal Aid Clinic. Judge Callaghan also interned for a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and the Civil Rights Division of the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Upon graduation, she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child and Youth Services and Driver License Restoration Divisions. Before being elected to the bench, Judge Callaghan focused on general and probate law in private practice. Judge Callaghan is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Michigan Probate Judges Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Incorporated Society of Irish Lawyers, and Michigan Intra-Professional Association and is a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar and Oakland County Bar Foundations. She is honored to currently serve as a Director on the boards of the Michigan Court Reporting and Recording Board of Review in addition to the Women Officials Network Foundation. |
Yolanda Charles
Listing Specialist - Realtor eXp Realty Oakland County Commissioner, District 17 [email protected] Brief Biography
Experienced Realtor & Elected Official | Empowering Homeowners to Sell with Confidence | Oakland County Commissioner | Expertise in Real Estate Transactions, Advocacy, and Community Leadership Current: Oakland County Parks & Recreation, Citizen's Advisory Council Former: Southfield Public Schools Board of Education Former:Commission on Senior Adults - City of Southfield |
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/markia-diop-9abb9113?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Brief Biography
Markia Diop is a forward-thinking strategist dedicated to promoting social justice through bold vision and strategic action. With over ten years of experience, Markia has developed and evaluated strategic plans, facilitated communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and delivered training and support to staff and parents. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of systems, laws, policies, and practices affecting underrepresented communities, Markia is committed to building strong and resilient communities. Markia's devotion to social justice was recently recognized with the prestigious Bruce and Dianne Halle Social Justice Scholarship from Eastern Michigan University in 2024. This achievement underscores her unwavering commitment to creating a more just and equitable society. Markia actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with organizations that share her values and commitment to social change. Her collaborative approach, coupled with her strategic mindset and dedication to social justice, positions her as a powerful advocate for positive transformation in communities. 
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Sharlan Douglas
Retired Public Relations Consultant, and current Royal Oak Planning Commission Member [email protected] Phone: 313-319-4846 
Aleksandra Dragovic
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Phone: 248-321-3999 Brief Biography
Profession: Journalist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host Former Elected Position(s): Auburn Hills City Council Award(s) / Recognition(s): Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame; 100 Leading Women in N.A. Auto Industry; WONder Woman LinkedIn: @annedoyle Twitter: @annedoyleldr 
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Phone: 734-262-4857 Brief Biography
Profession: Capital Improvement Planning Director, Great Lakes Water Authority Dima El-Gamal is the Capital Improvement Planning Director for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and is the Vice Chair of the West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission. Prior to joining GLWA in 2021, Dr. El-Gamal spent more than 23 years at Stantec Consulting in Ann Arbor, securing and delivering over $150 million in funded projects for municipal clients throughout the state of Michigan. She led water and wastewater infrastructure services, and played key roles in business development, asset management, master planning and quality control. She encourages young women to pursue their passion, believing that the influx of talented women already in the field of engineering will grow to a future where women are leaders in the industry. She belongs to several organizations including, Interfaith Committee Muslim Unity Center, (Education Liaison, Civic Engagement Committee; Elected Officials Liaison), Civil Engineering and Environmental Advisory Board, Wayne State University (Commissioner and Former Vice Chair), Civil Engineering and Environmental Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Wayne State University, Friends of 1001 Inventions Michigan, Chair, and The Michigan State Board of Professional Engineers to which she was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. Dr. El-Gamal received many awards with Wayne State University Hall of Fame 2022 Distinguished Engineer being the latest. She holds a B.S. from Aleppo University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Wayne State University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dima-el-gamal-phd-pe-leed-ap-44875766/ |
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Michelle Fecteau
Biography
Profession: Director, Center for Labor & Community Studies, University of Michigan, Dearborn Former Elected Position(s): Michigan Board of Education Current Appointed Position(s): Michigan Teacher Tenure Commission Award(s) / Recognition(s): Distinguished Service Award, 2021, National Association of State Boards of Education, Foster Parent of the Year, Lutheran Child & Family Services |