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Macomb County Community Mental Health Names Traci Smith as Chief Executive Officer:
With 8 Years of Experience within the Organization, Smith Transitions Seamlessly from Interim to Permanent Leadership
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (August 19, 2024) – Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) announced Traci Smith as its CEO. The Board of Directors selected her to lead the organization at the August board meeting.
“Smith has been instrumental in driving MCCMH forward with her unwavering commitment to our mission and core values,” said Phil Kraft, MCCMH Board chairperson. “On behalf of the board of directors, we are proud to appoint her as our new CEO, knowing that her vision and experience will guide us in continuing to provide quality services to the people we serve.”
Smith became interim CEO in December 2023 while the MCCMH Board searched for a replacement following previous CEO Dave Pankotai’s departure. As interim CEO, she successfully created a Strategic Plan to direct the organization, increased timely accessibility of MCCMH programs, increased special grant funding, and collaborative partnerships with Macomb County emergency personnel to provide effective mental health crisis support. Smith has worked at MCCMH for eight years, serving in the roles of Chief of Staff and Chief of Operations before acting as interim CEO.
“It’s a privileged responsibility to have been selected as the CEO and lead the organization in its mission of putting people first,” said Traci Smith, CEO of MCCMH. “I look forward to continuing the journey of enhancing access to services and reducing the stigma of mental health in our community.”
Before MCCMH, Smith was the regional director for ResCare Workforce Services, where she oversaw federal, state, and special grant-funded workforce development programs throughout the eastern United States. Smith has over 25 years of successful program and leadership development experience, working with diverse populations. She is on multiple advisory boards for graduate-level health degrees and a mental health first aid instructor. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University.
To learn more about MCCMH, visit www.mccmh.net. Non-emergency access can be reached at 855-996-2264. The MCCMH Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 586-307-9100.
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About MCCMH
Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) is guided by the values, strengths, and informed choices of the people we serve. The organization provides quality services to meet behavioral, mental, physical, and medical health needs – which promote recovery, community participation, self-sufficiency, and independence to individuals in Macomb County regardless of financial status.