Leadership Team
Serving 15 Michigan Counties
Nicole Lawson
Chief Executive Officer
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As the President and CEO of Orchard Children’s Services, Dr. Nicole Lawson leads with a vision of creating a brighter future for children and families through innovative and compassionate care. Her journey in the healthcare sector has been marked by a commitment to driving positive change, fostering inclusive environments, and building high-performing teams. She leverages the power of relationships and networks across private, public, and corporate sectors to enhance Orchard’s impact in the community.
Nicole’s commitment to Orchards Children’s Services is also a personal one. As a foster and adoptive parent, herself, she has experienced first-hand the challenges children and families involved in the child welfare system face every day. She understands the difference that timely, compassionate, and trauma informed service and advocacy can make in the life of others. Whether it’s leading large-scale projects, optimizing processes, or advocating for mental health, her focus is on making a meaningful impact and driving sustainable growth to advance Orchard’s mission to strengthen the community through quality services to children and families.
Rosa Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
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Rosa holds a master’s degree in psychology with a certification in Neuropsychology and Integration of Health care. She has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including clinical, quality, administrative, and executive leadership. She also has extensive experience with program evaluation, implementation, and management including the development of policies and procedures impacting children and adults. Rosa has worked within the Michigan publicly funded mental health system and the Federally Qualified Health Center primary care system.
Troy Kulick
Chief Financial Officer
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Troy Kulick joined Orchards Children’s Services in April 2021. He oversees all aspects of the organization’s finances, including the development and management of strategic investments, preparation of financial statements and reporting to Orchard’s Board of Directors. Troy brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, with a focus on developing diverse talent and high performing teams while providing strategic insight and direction.
Prior to joining the Orchards, Troy served as the Vice President of International Finance and Operational Excellence for Domino’s Pizza Inc., the largest pizza company in the world. He holds an MBA from the Broad Graduate School of Business at Michigan State University and is a certified public accountant.
Troy is passionate about having a transformational impact in supporting the organization’s mission and serving the children, families and communities the agency supports.
Lisa Finger
Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
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Lisa began her career in social work at Orchards in 1987, where she passionately advocated for children and families in direct service roles for many years. In 2002, she transitioned to focus on quality assurance and compliance, playing a key role in the agency’s licensing and accreditation efforts. For over 20 years, Lisa has led the national accreditation process with the Council on Accreditation. Her dedication to employee advocacy eventually led her to Human Resources, where she aims to make Orchards an exemplary workplace. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.
Administrative Team
Laura Donker
Family Preservation Program Officer
Kelsey Wisotsky
Placement Services Program Officer
Kelsey Hogan
Senior Financial Analyst
Camille Shakir
Controller
Mark Stasinski
IT Director
Jocelyn Valentino
Director of Human Resources and Compliance.