Turning Point is grateful for the committed individuals who volunteer their time on our Board of Directors. Their dedication and expertise aid us in serving survivors, supporting employee wellness, and promoting organization resilience.
Liz Darga, Chair
Liz Darga received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1986 from Wayne State University and her Master’s Degree in Administration in 1995 from Central Michigan University. Liz’s thesis was on the prevalence of domestic violence in Macomb County. Liz has always been a staunch advocate for domestic violence victims and has continuously supported the efforts of Turning Point.
JD Wilt, Vice-Chair Operations
JD Wilt has a passion for community service and is dedicated to supporting Turning Point’s mission to provide safety and empowerment to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. As a member of the Board of Directors, JD brings his expertise in technology and leadership to help the organization advance its goals and initiatives. In his free time, JD enjoys spending quality time with his family and exploring new places.
Teresa Fiehn, Treasurer
Teresa Henson Fiehn (“Terrie”) joined the Turning Point Board in November 2018 and currently serves as Treasurer. She has spent three decades supporting advocacy in civil legal issues including domestic violence and sexual assault for the poor and senior populations in the community. Safety and security are two of the most critical components of a healthy society, and Terrie is committed to the work of Turning Point in empowering and assisting survivors to be safe and secure in their environment and relationships.
Cindy Bala-Brusilow, Secretary
Cindy Bala-Brusilow serves on the Board as Secretary. Cindy earned her BBA from Eastern Michigan University and MPH from the University of Michigan, PhD, Wayne State University. Cindy joined the Board “because their work is so important and impacts so many. Domestic violence and sexual assault wreak havoc on the lives of thousands of women and children in Metro Detroit. “I love volunteering for an organization that is working to both support survivors and victims of these crimes as well as working to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through education and advocacy.”
Sue Blanchard, Board Member
Sue Blanchard has been a lifelong resident of Macomb County. She attended Trinity Lutheran School, graduated from MCCC and attended Concordia College. Sue started in banking in 1974 as a bookkeeper and worked her way up the corporate ladder to Vice President. She retired from banking in 2011 and was immediately approached by one of her clients to take a commercial real estate sales position. Sue credits her background experience in relationship banking for laying the foundation for her achieving the firm’s title of top salesperson since 2015. She has been a lifelong member and volunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church Utica. Since 1998, her community involvement also includes serving as Treasurer and fundraiser for the Clinton Valley Kiwanis. Sue has been married to her husband, David, since 1977 and they have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Sue’s faith and belief has been that our mission is to help others.
Lauri Catenacci, Board Member
Lauri Catenacci has been a bank officer for more than 13 years. Lauri was born and raised in Detroit and has two children, and if anybody knows her, she loves being a mom. Lauri serves on several Boards, and truly enjoys travel, volunteering, financial education and developing people. Lauri loves to help people find a drive and passion for success in many areas such as career, personal and financial.
Julie Huttenlocher, Board Member
Charley George Jackson, Jr, Board Member
Charley George Jackson, Jr. is the grandson of a former Macomb County Sheriff deputy. He grew up in Warren and Eastpointe. Charley began his professional career at Chrysler LLC in the Procurement and Supply Management organization from May 2006 until November 2008. In 2009, Charley went to work for the US Army. Charley began law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Auburn Hills as a part time student in May 2008 and he graduated in January 2013. Besides working and going to school, Charley believes it is important to give back to the community.
Dr. Carl Pesta, Board Member
Dr. Carl Pesta grew up in New Baltimore Michigan, attended Anchor Bay high school then completed his university studies at Michigan State University. From there Dr. Pesta went directly to medical school at Michigan State, and surgical residency at McLaren Macomb hospital. He’s been in practice since 2001 as a general surgeon with subspecialties in bariatric surgery, cosmetic surgery, and trauma surgery. Dr. Pesta has been married 22 years to his wife Lori and they have four children.
Dawn Tylkowski, Board Member
Dawn Tylkowski serves as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees at Michigan Women Forward and is a member of the Huntington Bank Womens Network, serving on the Top Talent Committee. Dawn is a 2022 graduate of Consumer Bankers Association – Executive Banking School. She was born and raised in Macomb County..
Vicki Wolber, Board Member
Vicki Wolber recently retired as Macomb County Deputy County Executive, a position she was appointed to by County Executive Mark A. Hackel in November 2018. As Deputy County Executive, she was the liaison for public safety and criminal justice-related programs and health and human service programs and initiatives. In addition, she provided oversight for several Macomb County departments, including Animal Control, Community Corrections, Emergency Management and Communications, Health and Community Services, Community Action, the Health Department, the Juvenile Justice Center, MSUE, and the Public Defender’s Office. Vicki has also served as one of two Macomb County Representatives on the SMART Board of Directors.
Lindsay Wysocki, Board Member
Lindsay Wysocki brings extensive project management and business transformation experience to organizations. Prior to her current position, Lindsay led innovation initiatives at General Motors. Lindsay holds a Master of Social Work degree focusing on nonprofit leadership and community development. During her educational journey, she interned at Turning Point and then continued her commitment to Turning Point’s mission by volunteering as co-chair for the annual Survivors Golf Outing. Lindsay strongly believes Turning Point and its community of advocates empower survivors, and inspire change towards a just and equitable society.