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Who we are
Brenda Romanchik, Chair- Brenda is birthmom to Matt, who was placed in a fully open adoption in 1984. She also has been professionally writing and speaking on open adoption issues since 1989. Temple Odom, Vice Chair - Temple is birthmom to Daniel, who was placed in a fully open adoption in 1990. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has previously worked at The Center for Family Connections.Michelle Fecteau, Treasurer - Michelle is a parent by birth, adoption and foster care to eight beautiful children. She has worked in labor relations, mediation and training. Sarah VanderHaagen, Board Member - Sarah is an adopted adult who was placed at birth in an open adoption in 1980. She has presented at adoption conferences and is currently a senior at Calvin College. Doug Lewis, Board Member - Doug has been a parent for 30 years; an adoptive parent for 10 years and presently serves as Post Adoption Support Service Coordinator for Region 2 & 3 of Michigan located at Eagle Villiage. |