Sue most recently served as FCF Director of Operations. She is a retired administrator from Grosse Pointe Public Schools where she worked for 18 years. She has been involved with the Full Circle Foundation since the beginning. During her GPPSS career, she was a Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Principal at Barnes Early Childhood Center, and Supervisor of Programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cognitive Impairment. In her early career, she worked for Macomb County Community Mental Health and Detroit Public Schools. After receiving her Bachelor Degree in Special Education and Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, she eventually completed her Education Specialist Degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University.

Mary is a retired Grosse Pointe Public Schools art teacher with degrees in education and administration. As a mother of a daughter with special needs, Mary knows of the challenge facing these young adults to live independently in our community. Seeing the need for transitional support for families with children with special needs, Mary envisioned a partnership between the schools and our community to provide such support. Thus, she and her daughter became the inspiration for Full Circle Foundation.

Chris received a BA from Hope College and an MBA from the University of Detroit. He worked for 7 years for a CPA firm and a Fortune 500 company prior to joining the Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
He finished his 37 year career at GP Schools as Deputy Superintendent of Business and Operations. After retiring, the district honored him by renaming the North Performing Arts Center, the Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center.  Besides doing consulting work for some private trusts/estates he also is a member of the Grosse Pointe Woods Planning Commission and the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Events Committee.

Rich is Vice President of Marketing for Mahindra Automotive North America. He started his career with Young and Rubicam in 1985 after graduating from Michigan State University. He has more than 25 years of international automotive marketing experience. He has extensive global experience, having led teams in China, India, Japan, Europe and Brazil. Rich joined Mahindra in 2014, and is leading Marketing, PR and Community & Government Relations work for the North American automotive activity. He grew up in Detroit. He has three daughters, one of whom has autism. He spent eight years in leadership roles with Autism Speaks Michigan, raising over $2 million to help research autism spectrum disorders. In 2017, he joined the Full Circle Board of Directors.

Jill is a parent of three children who attended Grosse Pointe Public Schools, one of which is a daughter on the Autism spectrum. She is a Board Member of the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils and active member of The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library. Jill has been a practicing nurse and is currently a licensed nurse in New York & Michigan. Jill has coordinated several Full Circle Foundation events, as well as has served on several Full Circle Foundation Gala committees. Currently she is Co-Owner of Dragon’s Landing (micro-brewery connected to 1st Dragon Mead brewery.

Jacques Cyr has proudly joined the Full Circle board in 2024, bringing 25+ years of technology industry and previous non-profit board experience, with a emphasis on serving the individuals with special needs populations. He is committed to social impact and community development. As a Board Member of the Full Circle Foundation, Jacques will be focusing on helping the organization drive initiatives that foster community engagement and support underserved populations, and improving operational efficiencies by leveraging technology.

Bob is a shareholder with the law firm of Howard & Howard. His principal areas of practice include business law, commercial litigation, complex insurance coverage matters and alternative dispute resolution.. He is admitted to practice in both Michigan and Ohio, and professional accomplishments include the prestigious Michigan Super Lawyers, the D Business Top Lawyers, and Leading Lawyers in Michigan. He has been an active participant to the community, having served on the Planning Commission, Grosse Pointe Township Clerk and Trustee, Village Clerk, and a City Council Member for Grosse Pointe Shores. He is actively involved and supports Special Olympics. Bob believes he has been blessed and is very fortunate to be able to give back and help those with special needs. His goal is to encourage others to do the same.

Cindy enthusiastically joined the Full Circle Board in 2024 after a 35-year teaching career.  She has a BA in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University and an MA in Special Education from Wayne State University, with several special education certifications.  As a highly qualified special education teacher, her experiences included serving students with learning disabilities, emotional impairment, autism, educable mentally impaired, physical impairment, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.  In addition, she has experience in crisis intervention, working with patients at a psychiatric hospital and subsequently with runaway teens. Currently, a retiree of the Grosse Pointe Public School System, Cindy brings her personal experience and passion to Full Circle. Cindy joined Full Circle to support and expand its culture and community as it continues to grow and become a permanent fixture in Grosse Pointe.  She will continue supporting existing programs and services while exploring new opportunities.  “I am honored to serve on this board and do not take lightly the responsibility that has been asked of me. I challenge others to join me in supporting Full Circle and this special needs community.”

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