8 GROUNDCOVER NEWS SHELTER Shelter Association hires new executive director ALONDRA BURKE Shelter Association of Wastenaw County Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is proud to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director. Nicole Adelman has devoted her career to issues of public health, having served in leadership roles as Executive Director for Alpha House and The Corner Health Center. Most recently, Ms. Adelman was Director of Substance Use Services for the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan. Nicole has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and a master’s in public health, also from the University of Michigan. Ms. Adelman has led teams providing public health services, including matters relating to housing and homelessness for families, children and individuals. She describes her new role at the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County as an important opportunity to give back in a critical way to her community. She is honored to lend her AUGUST 22, 2025 talents and leadership in Washtenaw County. Nicole will begin her role on September 8. “I look forward to serving the community and guests of the Shelter Association. The team and Board at SAWC are exceptional, and it will be a great honor to lead this team. I am proud to be a member of the network of housing-related organizations in Washtenaw County. Working collaboratively to address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and engaging with the community in Washtenaw County is a profound privilege,” said Adelman. “SAWC has been a critical resource for our community’s most vulnerable for more than 43 years. The role of Executive Director is incredibly important to our community and mission. We are thrilled to have Nicole Adelman joining us; her vast executive experience in public health advocacy and programming make her uniquely qualified for this very critical role,” said Barry Bateman, M.D., Board Chair. Editor's note: Groundcover was unable to reach the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. We hope to publish an interview with Adelman in an upcoming edition of Groundcover. GROUNDCOVER 15 YEARS 15 OF NEWS AND SOLUTIONS FROM THE GROUND UP THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 5:30-8 PM
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