Secretary
Cara Griffiths was elected to the Board of Directors on November 7th, 2013. She brings with her a wealth of experience from her time working in the healthcare industry, including five years at a nursing home where she saw firsthand the challenges of Medicare/Medicaid and dementia care. Cara is currently retired and is dealing with the high cost of prescriptions, donut hole payments, co-payments, and premiums.
Early in her career, Cara spent 15 years working as an associate for Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing in the material handling department in Normal, Illinois. Driving a forklift and supplying inventory to the assembly line. The auto plant eventually closed, leaving her without a job. It’s a similar scene to what has happened to the auto industry in Michigan where good jobs and benefits have disappeared.
Cara is passionate about improving access to primary healthcare in her community. She believes that everyone should have affordable access to quality care, and she has seen the need for this firsthand in her area. Her experience in the healthcare industry, combined with her commitment to making a difference, makes her an excellent addition to the Board of Directors.
In addition to her work in healthcare, Cara has also volunteered at the East Jordan Senior Center’s Commission on Aging, where she worked in the dietary position. She also spent five years at Grandvue Health Care Facility working in dietary and housekeeping services, where she had direct contact with senior residents, including those in the dementia care wing. Her commitment to serving her community is evident in her volunteer work, and she is eager to continue making a difference through her work on the Board of Directors.
