Executive Director
Mental Health Foundation of WM
Brilliant Woman of the Year
Christy has worked in mental health for over 30 years in West Michigan. Her life’s mission is to educate people about mental illness and reduce stigma. Christy is the creator and founder of the Michigan Health Foundation’s be nice. Program, which is a mental health education, bully and suicide prevention initiative that creates positive, cultural change through simple, daily actions.
Christy Buck
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- Category: Brilliance Awards Finalists
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