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Kailey Baker is Genesee Health System’s Director of Criminal Justice Diversion and Resilience, overseeing and working directly with law enforcement on mental health co-response, training, officer wellness and consulting.

Ms. Baker has worked at Genesee Health System since 2016, beginning as a student intern, then as a full-time behavioral health coordinator, then as a clinical therapist, CIT Supervisor and now as the Director of Criminal Justice Diversion and Resilience.

With many specialized certifications in trauma and motivational interviewing, she also has a background working with families who are involved with the court system for abuse and neglect.

A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Ms. Baker double majored in Psychology and Sociology. Her Master’s Degree in Social Work is from the University of Michigan.

Craig Cole is a retired Lieutenant with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience. A graduate of the Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff and Command Executive Leadership Program, he has served in patrol, investigations, SRT, and executive leadership roles. Craig Cole is an experienced law enforcement instructor specializing in leadership, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and tactical operations. He is committed to developing public safety professionals through practical, experience-based instruction grounded in integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership.

Keith J. Flores is an accomplished executive leader and consultant who capped off a distinguished 26-year career in public service as a Law Enforcement Commander. Throughout his tenure, he specialized in strategic operational oversight, crisis management, community engagement and public safety. Keith now translates his extensive field and leadership experience into training the next generation of first responders as an instructor and mentor at the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a minor in Communications from Eastern Michigan University, combining robust organizational leadership with exceptional communication skills.

With two decades of experience in the mental health field, Lisa Gentz, LMSW, is a dedicated professional who has focused primarily on working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. She has developed a deep expertise in crisis care and intervention, providing critical services to those in need.

Currently serving as the Program Administrator for Washtenaw County Community Mental Health’s Millage Initiatives, Mental Health Court, and Jail Services teams, Lisa’s work emphasizes collaboration between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and community organizations. She is particularly passionate about creating innovative strategies to address behavioral health treatment needs within the community.

Her leadership and commitment to fostering partnerships across sectors have been integral in shaping effective responses to mental health crises, advancing the delivery of care, and improving outcomes for individuals facing significant challenges.

Kenneth Pappas is a retired law enforcement executive with more than 32 years of public safety leadership experience. Ken retired after serving in several executive leadership roles, including Deputy Chief of Police and Interim Chief of Police. During his tenure, he oversaw a department of more than 180 employees and managed operations, administration, budgeting, technology initiatives, accreditation, and major organizational projects. He successfully led the department through its first state accreditation, directed multimillion-dollar facility improvements, modernized technology systems, and implemented programs that improved officer wellness, transparency, and operational efficiency. His academic and professional credentials include a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, a Master’s Certificate in Public Safety Leadership from the University of Virginia, graduation from the FBI National Academy (Session 284), and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Frank Rubino is a licensed psychotherapist in the State of Michigan and has a private practice in the City of Plymouth. He currently works as a psychologist for a state psychiatric hospital. He has a weekly radio segment on the Lucy Ann Lance show on 1290 AM WLBY in Ann Arbor. He is a nationally certified firearms instructor and public speaker. He spent eight years teaching at Concordia University, where he taught in the psychology department as well as the department of justice and public policy. Prior to practicing psychology, Frank was a police officer for nearly 20 years.

With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Leslie is a master’s-level psychologist with advanced certification in the treatment of substance use and alcohol addiction. Her diverse clinical background includes psychological assessment and testing, individual, group, and couples therapy, behavioral treatment, and clinical supervision across private and community mental health settings.

She is trained in numerous evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Transdiagnostic Treatment for Anxiety, Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing, and Moral Reconation Therapy. She also brings specialized training and experience in the assessment and treatment of paraphilias and sexually deviant behaviors.

As a professional trainer and educator, she has presented for the APA Humanistic Division, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and regional healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations. She is a certified MCOLES instructor in behavioral health and serves as an adjunct faculty at Macomb Community College, providing advanced training for law enforcement professionals.

Passionate about strengthening first responders’ mental health and the communities they serve, she is committed to delivering practical, evidence-informed education that builds competency, enhances professional effectiveness, and promotes positive outcomes.

Melissa is a Licensed Master Social Worker and has worked in the mental health field for the past 15 years. She has experience providing case management, assessment, crisis response, and homeless outreach services to individuals with behavioral health needs in Washtenaw County. She has spent the last 12 years working in crisis services and currently oversees several programs within Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, including mobile crisis response and co-response teams. Her experience also includes 10 years of training and partnership with law enforcement entities locally and across the state.