Board of Directors

2025-2026

  • Sheveze Anderson was born in Flint Michigan. She is a wife, mother and Gigi, who enjoys spending time with her family. She is a product of The Flint Board of Education and a graduate of Flint Central High School. She received an associates in General Studies from Mott Community College and a Bachelors of Business from Ferris State University. She has worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years in a variety of roles and is currently a Senior Manager, Customer Energy Management .  Sheveze co-owns a spiritual based blog and clothing business with her daughter Tawanna, whenupray.com She also serves on the Board of Directors for Elga Credit union.

  • Jesse was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. His family immigrated to Stockton, California in 1964. After High School, he attended UC Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1981 and began his career at General Motors, starting at the AC Sparkplug in Flint. During his career, he held a number of leadership roles and in 2016 was assigned as the Architectural Chief Engineer for the BEV2, Innovation, and Defense Projects. Jesse retired in 2021 after 41 years at GM.

    Jesse is a member of St Robert Bellermine Parish in Flushing, where he and his wife Barb were married 41 years ago. They have 9 children and 12 grandchildren. He has served on many school and church committees. Currently, Jesse is also a Board member of the Walhalla Shore Association.  

  • I have been privileged to serve the community of Genesee County for more than two decades, primarily within the nonprofit sector, with an additional three-year period working in commercial real estate. I continue to maintain my real estate license and enjoy partnering with Tremaine Real Estate in my spare time to assist with residential sales. In August 2017, I began my current position as Executive Director of the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic, where I continue to be blessed by the opportunity to support underserved residents through compassionate, community-based health care. Beyond my professional roles, I remain deeply engaged in the broader community. My involvement includes Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rotary Club of Flint, Rotary Club of Fenton, the Zonta Club of Flint, the 20th Century Club, and service on several nonprofit boards. These experiences have allowed me to build strong relationships and remain actively connected to community needs. What inspires me most about Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties is its comprehensive mission—to serve the underserved, strengthen families, and address human needs in both counties while steadfastly living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization’s reach, compassion, and faith-driven approach resonate deeply with my personal and professional call to service. First and foremost, I am a child of God, committed to serving others in His name. Professionally, I bring deep community connections, experience leading multiple successful fundraising and capital campaigns, and ongoing grant-writing and development expertise. Additionally, my background in both commercial and residential real estate allows me to contribute meaningfully to CCSGC’s facilities, operations, and strategic planning.

    As I begin my tenure on the Board, I hope to build meaningful synergy between the work of the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy embodied by Catholic Charities. My husband and I look forward to giving generously of our time, talents, and hearts in service to our Lord. As John Piper expressed so powerfully in his “Seashells Sermon,” I am committed to spending this season of my career and retirement deepening my service to God—not collecting seashells.

    As long as I am able, my goal is to support Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties in faithfully fulfilling its mission.

  • Ed Benning has been in the public transportation sector for more than 40 years serving in numerous capacities. On June 1, 2011, he was named the General Manager / CEO of the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) - a $40 million public corporation serving the residents of Genesee County. In addition to his duties as GM of the MTA, early in 2016 Benning was named Interim Administrator to Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) and continues to oversee its operation today. Ed has received many awards on behalf of MTA and serves in leadership roles for numerous community organizations. Ed is an advocate for leadership, employing those affected by disabilities and building community partnerships.  He earned his Master’s in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, Bachelors in Business Administration from Northwood University and Associates in Business Management from Detroit College.

  • Grew up in Flushing and graduated from St. John Vianney High School in 1968. He was ordained on September 4, 1976 after completing undergraduate and graduate studies. His pastoral assignments include parish work, being on the Bishop’s staff and rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. He has served on various diocesan committees and on three different Catholic Charities boards within the diocese. He entered Senior priest status on July 1, 2015.

  • I grew up on Flint’s north side in a large Catholic family as one of nine children. I attended Catholic schools from first grade through high school, and my Catholic faith has remained a strong and guiding presence throughout my life. I am deeply interested in Catholic Charities because of its commitment to serving individuals and families with dignity, compassion, and respect. I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to positive and lasting change in our community and to support an organization that lives out Gospel values through meaningful action. . I believe deeply in the dignity of every person and the call to serve those in need, advocate for justice, and strengthen our community. I support Catholic Charities’ commitment to providing housing assistance, food security, and supportive services to individuals and families—regardless of faith or background—while remaining rooted in Gospel values that promote hope, dignity, and self-sufficiency. I am most excited about learning how I can best contribute my skills, experience, and perspective to support the mission of Catholic Charities. I look forward to working alongside fellow board members to strengthen programs, expand impact, and serve our community in meaningful ways.

  • 1. What is your personal and work history?

    I am an environmental and philanthropic professional with a Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware and certificates in sustainable investment from Stanford and Harvard University. My career has focused on philanthropy, conservation, climate change, community development, and building partnerships to address complex challenges. I have worked across Africa and the United States, bringing together foundations, nonprofits, government, businesses, and communities. Personally, my Catholic faith is central to who I am. As a Lay Dominican, I am particularly committed to prayer, service, community, and using my gifts for the common good of people and God’s Creation.

    2. Do you have any connections to the community?

    Yes. Flint and the surrounding communities have become an important part of my life and my family's life. Through my parish involvement, work and volunteer efforts. I co-founded the Flint Rosary Confraternity, which unites dozens of Catholics in our community across multiple parishes to pray the Rosary and undertake charitable work in our community. I also belong to the Divine Mercy Community which supports an inter-parish community of Catholics in Flint  to learn and practice Divine Mercy charisms as proposed by St. Faustina. I also belong to the Knights of Columbus Council 695. Here in Flint, I have had the opportunity to connect with people from many different backgrounds. What I appreciate most about Flint is its resilience, generosity, and strong sense of community. I want to continue deepening those relationships and contributing to the community's future. Serving on the Catholic Charities board is a natural extension of that commitment to Flint and the surrounding communities.

    3. What interests you the most about Catholic Charities?

    What interests me most is how Catholic Charities puts Catholic Social Teaching into action. The Church's commitment to human dignity, solidarity, the common good, and care for the vulnerable becomes tangible through feeding people, providing shelter, supporting families, and helping people through difficult circumstances. I am also interested in how Catholic Charities can address immediate needs while helping people move toward longer-term stability and opportunity. I see tremendous potential for Catholic Charities to bring together faith communities, nonprofits, government, businesses, and philanthropy to create lasting solutions to challenges facing our community.

    4. Do you have any personal experience with Catholic Charities? What happened? How did it go?

    My experience with Catholic Charities has primarily been through learning about and becoming involved with the organization's work in our community. I started out by volunteering at the North End Soup Kitchen as part of our Flint Rosary Confraternity. What has impressed me is both the breadth of its services and the dignity with which it serves people. The organization encounters people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives and provides practical assistance, compassion, and hope. My involvement has strengthened my appreciation for Catholic Charities' unique role in the community and reinforced my desire to contribute my experience, relationships, and faith to help advance its mission.

    5. What skills and expertise do you bring?

    I bring experience in strategic leadership, philanthropy, grantmaking, community development, partnership building, and program evaluation. Much of my career has involved bringing together foundations, nonprofits, governments, businesses, and communities around complex social and environmental challenges. I also bring cross-cultural leadership experience from working in Africa and the United States. As a board member, I hope to contribute to strategic thinking, relationship building, resource development, and an ability to look at both immediate needs and long-term solutions. Most importantly, I bring a willingness to listen, learn, collaborate, and serve.

    6. How do your personal values and the mission of Catholic Charities align?

    My Catholic faith teaches me that every person has inherent dignity and that we have a responsibility to care for one another, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Catholic Social Teaching principles—including human dignity, solidarity, the common good, stewardship, and the preferential option for the poor—deeply influence how I approach both my personal and professional life. As a Lay Dominican, I see service as an important expression of faith. Catholic Charities provides a practical way to live those values by accompanying people in need and working toward a more compassionate, just, and flourishing community.

    7. What do you think are some of the biggest challenges our community faces? How can Catholic Charities help?

    I believe poverty, housing insecurity, food insecurity, economic opportunity, family stress, and social isolation are among the significant challenges facing our community. These issues are interconnected and cannot be solved by one organization alone. Catholic Charities can play an important role by continuing to meet immediate needs while also helping people find pathways toward long-term stability. I would encourage Catholic Charities to listen closely to people experiencing these challenges, strengthen partnerships across sectors, and bring resources together around community priorities. Those closest to the challenges often have valuable insights into the solutions.

    8. What are your dreams for our community?

    My dream is for a Flint community where people and nature thrive in harmony. A community where all people are welcome as brothers and sisters of the same God, Our Creator. Where no one feels forgotten or excluded—where children have opportunities to thrive, families can find safe housing and meaningful work, older adults are connected and supported, and people facing hardship know that their neighbors will walk with them. I would also like to see us move beyond simply responding to problems toward creating conditions where everyone can participate and contribute. Flint has tremendous strengths—its people, churches, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and community leaders. I hope Catholic Charities can help bring these strengths together to build a more resilient and compassionate community.

    9. What are you most excited about in serving on the board?

    I am most excited about serving alongside people who are deeply committed to improving the lives of our neighbors. I look forward to learning from Catholic Charities' staff, clients, volunteers, and fellow board members while contributing my own experience in philanthropy, strategy, partnerships, and community development. I am particularly excited about helping build relationships and connections that can strengthen Catholic Charities' impact. Ultimately, I see board service as an opportunity to bring together my faith, professional experience, and commitment to community in practical service to others. I hope to be an engaged, thoughtful, and contributing board member.

  • David Kelly is a Certified Financial Planner™ with Raymond James. Since joining the firm in 2011, in addition to his work with clients, he manages the financial advisors and staff of the Grand Blanc branch. He is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, and is a member of Shrine Parish in Royal Oak. He also serves on the board of the Flint Classroom Support Fund and the Detroit chapter of Friends of the Children.

  • Aimee is the Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Lansing. She lives in Ann Arbor and has a J.D. from the University of Michigan as well as an M.A. in Moral Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  She and her husband, Paul, have been married for 13 years, and they have been blessed with two children.

  • For nearly 50 years, Bill Harris has been a familiar face in the news and in the community, and now he joins us on the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Bill got his first broadcasting job with a radio station in Holyoke at 16 years old. His career in the news-world flourished from there. Bill’s career at ABC 12 was very long and successful, earning him nine Emmy Awards and numerous Emmy nominations. When asked about “What interests you the most about Catholic Charities?” He responded “The unrelenting passion and dedication that staff and volunteers have for helping those in need of the services Catholic Charities provides.”

  • Karen Church joined ELGA Credit Union in 1978 and served in the role of CEO from 1992 - 2022. She is a Michigan Credit Union League Board Member (since 2009), where she currently serves as treasurer. Karen’s community affiliations include Community Foundation Women and Girls Advisory Council, St. Luke’s N.E.W. Life Center, Zonta, Literacy Network, and volunteer at ELGA Credit Union’s Memorial Day weekend “Tent Sale” fundraiser for Catholic Charities’ Center for Hope, Flint. Karen is a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, Otisville, where she serves as chairperson of the finance committee.

  • Sandra Jones has been a successful Marketing and Sales Professional with more than 40 years experience in large scale Marketing & Communication environments. She has extensive experience in market development, global sales and strategic planning. She is the founder and Executive Director for the R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center and is on the Board of Trustees Church of God in Christ. She received her Master’s in Theology in 2018 and at 74 years of age she completed her PhD in Theology in 2023 from Midwest Theological University.