Kelly has a deeply personal connection to this work through her experience as a mother of a daughter who has faced long-term challenges with substance use. She is committed to helping others better understand the realities families may face and remains active in community efforts aimed at improving local outcomes.

Ryan Strong has served as Chief of Police for the Wayne Police Department since 1999. Over the course of his career, he has held a variety of roles, including patrol officer and lieutenant of the detective bureau. He takes a strong interest in officer wellness and professional development, and also teaches Criminal Justice.

Samantha Carducci earned her Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Michigan University and specializes in geriatric psychotherapy, as well as providing care within correctional settings.

Rabih Darwiche, who is now living substance-free, is the GM at HYPE Athletics in Wayne. He is actively involved with the SAFE Coalition, Wayne Rotary, and city planning.

Victoria I. Shackelford is the Chief Judge of Taylor’s 23rd District Court. With experience in both prosecution and defense, she brings a balanced perspective to the bench.

Jacqueline Dalzell is a licensed mortician in Belleville with degrees in Criminal Justice, Mortuary Science, and Psychology. Certified in grief support, she has worked in various care settings and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work.

Lieutenant Michael Little has served with the Westland Police Department for more than 16 years and currently oversees the department’s Special Investigations Unit. He values collaborative approaches to public safety and sees his involvement with Face Addiction Now as an important extension of that work.