SC4 Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

With 16 years of experience in education, non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors, Alphonso Amos is committed to being a champion of economic equity, working for social justice and improving the quality of life for all. Amos is the Executive Director of Urban Alliance Detroit, a non-profit headquartered in Washington, D.C. building a diverse next-generation workforce by providing job skills...

Jessica Brown talks with Dr. O and Francine Chew on the future of Adaptive Sports, Disability Resources and the wonderful partnership with Guardian Life.

Jessica Wynne, daughter of Jonathan and Valerie Wynne, was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Ann Arbor. Jessica attended Ann Arbor Pioneer High School before attending the University of Michigan, where she studied Psychology with a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.  Jessica played on the women’s varsity basketball team as a guard during her time. Jessica continued her studies...

Jessica Brown talks with Rebecca Lubbers, professor of political science and criminal law, about the Naturalization Ceremony on Sept. 19, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the SC4 Fieldhouse. She discussed her overview of the event and how listeners can join in welcoming 100 new U.S. citizens.

Port Huron native Maggie Toole was raised in Macomb County and northern Florida. She moved back to the Port Huron area in 1998. She studied Liberal Arts at SC4 and has a wide range of professional experience, including residential and commercial real estate sales, personal, auto, mortgage finance, and business office management. Her current role as Business Development Officer for Michigan Women F...

Patrick Patterson was hired at BWROC – Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center on Oct 24, 2018. As Executive Director, Patterson is responsible for the organization’s oversight and funding. Patterson serves as Vice Chair on the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission, Vice-President of MARCO - Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, a CSCB, Prevention Treatment & Recovery Coali...

Tracy Dunsmore is the Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing at St. Clair County Community College. She is an alumnus of SC4, graduating with an Associate of Science in Nursing in 1999. Dunsmore continued with her education in 2013, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from American Sentinel University; and a master’s degree in Nursing in 2019 from Capella University. During her 20-ye...

Ashford Ashford is first and foremost a child of God: mother, grandmother, and servant. Her skills include community organizer, youth advocate, project management, mentor, Diversity trainer/consultant, facilitator, and extensive political leadership, which includes local, regional, state, and national.

Jessica Brown talks with Dr. Leslie K. Bender Jutzi, J.D., about her professional background and the important role of mentorship through our TRIO and DEI programs.

Stella Daniels serves as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) County Director for St. Clair/Sanilac. Stella understands the importance of fostering change by seeing through a DEI Lens and has brought a wealth of DEI knowledge to the local office’s Equitable, Practices, Accountability, Team (EPAT).  Stella was instrumental in creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Staff Sergeant David Springob was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 31, 1985. He enlisted in the United States Army in October 2014. He completed one station unit training at Fort Benning, GA. First served as a rifleman in B-CO 1-504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, he went on to serve as a grenadier, machine gunner, saw gunner, team leader, and squad leader in the same unit. Later he served a...

Andrew Maraniss is the author of four books on sports, history, and social justice for teens and adults. His first book, Strong Inside, was a biography of Perry Wallace, the first Black basketball player in SEC history. It was the first sports-related book ever to win the Lillian Smith Book Award for civil rights and the RFK Book Award Special Recognition Prize for social justice. His second book,...

Dr. Cheryl Ann Stephanie Arjonillo Canto served the city of Port Huron since 1998. She is a physician and advocate for the side and healthy, treating myriad Illnesses from Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, Preventive Medicine, Lung diseases such as Asthma and COPD Neurologic diseases, Women's Health as well as Skin disorders at a primary care level. She is a primary care Physi...

Fire Fighter with the City of Port Huron Born and raised in the city of Port Huron Resides in St. Clair County with my wife Karen and children, Nina and Simon Started my career with the Auburn Hills Fire Department in 2005 as a paid on-call Fire Fighter/Paramedic My full-time career started with the Virginia Beach Fire Department in 2007 through 2010 In 2010 started with the Port Huron Fire Depart...

Since 2000, Patti Samar has owned and operated The Write Company, a writing, graphic design, and marketing consultation firm/advertising agency, in Port Huron. Prior to that, she served as the director of marketing and public relations at St. John River District Hospital in East China. She has also served as the director of communications at Woman’s Life Insurance Society in Port Huron; as a commu...

Tammy Jae Swafford is an ordained minister, a spirit-filled prophetess, a charismatic Christian author, and CEO of One Faith Publishing. With more than 15 years of service, she has touched the lives of many through her zealous passion. As an adept mentor and life coach, she loves to encourage others and help to unlock unique potentials while maximizing God-given gifts and talents. As a humble serv...

Josh Chapman is a resident of Port Huron along with his fiancé Judi, and their three children: Irving, Apollo, and Quentin. Josh was previously the vice president of Healthy Living and Membership for the YMCA of the Blue Water Area before moving to Texas. During his time in Texas, Chapman was the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County. While there he was able to gain the confidence of loca...

MJ Collins is a 24-year-old dad. He also is a drag queen, comedian, and public speaker from the Port Huron area. They perform multiple family-friendly shows with their five-year-old daughter and bring many guests to the area as the head of the Haus of Salad. As a self-proclaimed community queen, MJ strives to connect our local community with resources and awareness to spark creativity and joy in t...

Kevin Watkins, BSN, nurse for more than three decades, President of the NAACP chapter in Port Huron, and resident of Wales Township, has committed himself to the fight against not only COVID-19, but wellness and educating the public on health matters. Watkins is an instructor at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, where he teaches in their nursing department. When he's not teaching a...

Jazmyn Thomas was born and raised in Port Huron. She graduated in 2010 from Port Huron High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Relations and Policy from Michigan State University in 2014 and graduated with honors with her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Oakland University in 2017. Jazmyn is currently the Community Development Program Administrator for the Cit...

Don Caluya is an immigrant who moved to the United States from the Philippines. He is a Port Huron, MI native who elected to attend SC4 upon graduating from Port Huron Northern High School. While at SC4, he was able to garner his degree in General Education while obtaining a certificate in Engineering and Technology. After his stint with SC4, he enlisted with the United States Air Force where he c...

Kevin Karim Kenaya is the oldest son of four children and the son of immigrant Iraqi parents. He was born in Warren, Michigan, and raised in Troy, Michigan. His family moved to Saint Clair County after his parents decided to buy a business in Port Huron. His parents purchased Industrial Park Party Store in Port Huron's South Park neighborhood. Kevin graduated from Marysville high school, and from...

I hail from Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School in 2021. I am furthering my education at SC4 by seeking a degree in graphic design. During my high school years, I decided to pursue the arts, work with my strengths and try to get a career in character design for movies and video games. I like to act in stage plays as a hobby/backup career. One of my favorite hobbies is drawing diff...

Jessica Flann has worked for St. Clair County Community College since January 2009. Starting out as a Financial Aid officer before moving to Advising, Flann also was an admissions representative for UM Flint. She has worked for private industry in sales and management. Flann is a first-generation college student.

Terry Nolan lives in the Port Huron area and has lived in St. Clair County her entire life. She owned and operated Irish Rose Gift Shoppe from 1998 to 2018. Also, Terry owns and conducts tour through Irish Rose Travel. She has made 65 trips to Ireland with 45 of those being tours. With those tours, she has taken more than 1000 people to Ireland. Terry designs, organizes and guides all of her tours...