Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BOD) of a nonprofit organization plays a critical role in overseeing the organization's mission, strategy, and financial health. Their key responsibilities include: Governance & Leadership, Financial Oversight, Strategic Planning & Capacity Building, Fundraising & Resource Development, Advocacy & Community Engagement, Risk Management & Compliance. The effectiveness of a nonprofit largely depends on an engaged and well-functioning board

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  • Retired social worker with thresholds and adjunct faculty with Muskegon Community College.

  • Audrey Holmes- Mayfield developed an interest early in life to special populations who felt they had no “VOICE” to  express their challenges and needs. So, her lifelong  journey has been to make a difference in the lives of those who have been underserved! 

    Audrey Holmes Mayfield-  became a mother before she developed as a woman which interrupted  plans but taught her perseverance and the importance of support systems.

    Audrey Holmes- Mayfield  has a  bachelor’s degree in Social Work and  master’s degree in Public Administration. 

    She has over 40 years’ experience in assisting  special populations, receiving many  community awards.

    Developed  many programs and services  that assisted single parents, low-income families as well as occupational career options. She is  excited to be a part of FWA for so many reasons but the main one is that is about helping people reach their goals, see their potential, and excel!

    I have the skill set and the desire to make a difference in the lives of this special population.

“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

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Advisory Team

Our Advisory team is a group of individuals with lived experience of physical disabilities who provide guidance, advocacy, and strategic recommendations to organization, programs, or initiatives. Their role is to ensure that policies, services, and environments are inclusive, accessible, and equitable for people with physical disabilities. This council helps shape decision-making by offering firsthand insights, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting meaningful representation in leadership and community development.

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  • Retired Vocational Rehabilitation therapist and counselor with the Bureau of Services for Blind persons for the State of Michigan for 29 years.

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