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Rev. Faith Fowler, Executive Director
M.P.A. from the University of Michigan – Dearborn M. Div. in Counseling from Boston University A.B. from Albion College Started at Cass Community Social Services (CCSS) on 7-1-1994 Rev. Fowler’s Bio Email Rev. Fowler (313) 883-2277 Ext 201
Erica George, Deputy Director
B.S. from Wayne State University Erica joined Cass Community Social Services in 2014 She previously worked as the Program Manager for the Antisdel Apartments and as the Director of Permanent Supportive Housing
Email Erica George (313) 883-2277 Ext 101
Alicia Elster, Development Director
J.D. from University of Detroit School of Law B.A. from the University of Michigan She joined Cass Community Social Services in 2018 Alicia also was previously with new Center Community Services, Covenant House Michigan and the College for Creative Studies She is a published author and Kresge Artist Fellow Email Alicia Elster (313) 883-2277 Ext 104
Joey Merchant, Director of Permanent Supportive Housing
B.S. from Eastern Michigan University She joined Cass Community Social Services in 2018 Joey previously worked as the Program Manager for Cass Apartments Email Joey Merchant (313) 883-2277 Ext 103
Gregory Stokes, Human Resources Director
M.P.A from Clark Atlanta University B.S. from Oakland University Gregory’s last position was with the Detroit Public Schools. He joined the CCSS staff in 2016 Email Gregory Stokes (313) 883-2277 Ext 202
Michael Van Antwerp
M.B.A. from University of California at Los Angeles, Anderson
B.C.E.E. from Wayne State University
BA from University of Michigan
Michael worked the building and engineering field for 18 years in Michigan and California before coming to Cass.
Email Michael VanAntwerp (619) 719-7209
Rev. Sue Pethoud, Church and Community Relations Liaison
B.G.T.S. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary M.A. State University of New York B.S. Central Michigan University Sue taught middle School for 30 years before coming to Cass. She began working with CCSS in 2010. Email Sue Pethoud (313) 883-2277 Ext 203
Lola Rushin, Donor Relations Administrator
B.S. in Business from the University of Phoenix
She joined Cass Community Social Services in January 2019
Lola has over 20 years of experience as a fundraising professional.
Lola has previously worked for The Henry Ford, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan, and Focus: HOPE.
Email Lola Rushin (313) 883-2277 Ext 225
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