Dr. Kenneth Coleman LPC, PhD President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Coleman (he/him) is a renowned mental health advocate and specializes in creating programs that enhance member involvement and collaboration. With more than 30 years of experience in community engagement and development, he has a proven track record of successfully managing diverse teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and amplifying community voices.
In his new role, Dr. Coleman will be responsible for overseeing SEMHA’s operations, fostering collaboration among public health and community-based partners, and leading the organization’s efforts to improve health through risk reduction activities, contract management and health promotion.
Dr. Coleman holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wayne State University, and a doctoral degree in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor.
Jeremy M. Andrews, MPA Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy (he/him) is the number-cruncher behind-the-scenes. Jeremy serves as the Chief Financial Officer maintaining financial operations and conducting account reconciliations. He is the influence operational decision making and finance function, regarding books, records, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. Operating due to budgetary reasons. He is passionate about helping social service agencies and non-profits to help make the world a better place.
Beginning as an accounting clerk with SEMHA, Jeremy now leads the financial strategic operations within the association. His operations include balancing the books, reporting to funders, liaising with a myriad of partnerships, and tackling the many daily challenges that every organization faces. Jeremy uses his operational expertise to ensure SEMHA remains the well-oiled fiduciary machine it is today. He may have a twin, but Jeremy is definitely one of a kind. Jeremy holds a Masters in Public Administration and studied at Miami University.
La Juan Reese, MSHRM, SHRM-CP Chief Human Resources Officer
La Juan (she/her) is a native Detroiter who has returned home after raising three daughters in the South and building a successful career as a human resource professional. La Juan is an adaptable, solutions-driven, and credible leader with a distinguished background in employee relations and risk mitigation. La Juan has over 20 years of Healthcare Administration and Human Resources management experience in both non-profit organizations and the private sector. As a SHRM-certified HR professional, she also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development. La Juan has been surrounded by healthcare providers in both her personal and professional life and has a deep connection and understanding of the intricacies and ever-changing dynamics of the healthcare industry. This personal passion has led her to lead with a sense of purpose and innovation while inspiring those around her to strive for excellence and embrace change as a catalyst for growth.
Lisa Braddix, MPH Chief Health Equity Officer
Lisa M. Braddix is the Chief Health Equity Officer for the Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA), where she works to foster organizational collaboration to improve community health using practical approaches that will eliminate health disparities in marginalized populations throughout southeast Michigan. Lisa has spent several years working in community health and is passionate about issues related to health disparities and health equity.
Lisa serves as a co-chair of the Michigan Cancer Consortium Health Equity and Policy Committee and a co-chair of the Healthy Pontiac We Can! Coalition. She is also a member of the Steering Committee for the Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations at Wayne State University.
Lisa is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences and has a Master of Public Health Degree from the University of Michigan. She has also earned a graduate certificate in Non-Profit Management from Eastern Michigan University and is currently a doctoral student at Wayne State University studying the Sociology of Health and Illness.