Strengthening Families Through Community Involvement
Meet The Staff
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Lisa Shields
Connie Kanoyton
Lisa Shields
Caseworker
Lisa has been an Oakland County Youth Assistance Caseworker since 2009 and is excited to come back to her roots to serve the West Bloomfield community. Lisa has two adult children - one of which lives in France. Lisa has a strong desire to help support youth and their families and appreciates the efforts of the WBYA board an
Caseworker
Lisa has been an Oakland County Youth Assistance Caseworker since 2009 and is excited to come back to her roots to serve the West Bloomfield community. Lisa has two adult children - one of which lives in France. Lisa has a strong desire to help support youth and their families and appreciates the efforts of the WBYA board and community members to bring prevention programs to the community.
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Emily Kuhn
Connie Kanoyton
Lisa Shields
Finance Manager
Emily has been working and volunteering in child and family advocacy roles for the past 8 years. When she is not in the office, you will usually find Emily with a coffee in hand, spending time with her husband Chris, and her two amazing kids.
Connie Kanoyton
Connie Kanoyton
Connie Kanoyton
Office and Event Coordinator
Connie is excited by the opportunity to positively make an impact as Office and Event Coordinator for the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance (WBYA) Program. Her goal is to bring innovative ideas that will enhance, grow and ensure long-lasting success.
She is a proud resident of West Bloomfield for over twenty y
Office and Event Coordinator
Connie is excited by the opportunity to positively make an impact as Office and Event Coordinator for the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance (WBYA) Program. Her goal is to bring innovative ideas that will enhance, grow and ensure long-lasting success.
She is a proud resident of West Bloomfield for over twenty years. Married for nine years with her wonderful husband they share a family of eight adult children. Connie and her husband love to travel (locally and internationally) to enjoy other cultures and food.
In the past, Connie worked for the media (Clear Channel Radio and Warner Brother’s Television) and non-profit organizations as an Executive Assistant, where she gained a wealth of experience in event planning and fundraising. She takes pride in playing a major role in planning, and the success of “Coats For Kids” (served as a Board Member), “Hip Hop Summit Action Network,” and Citizens’ For Better Care Comedy Night Fundraiser.”
Her love for family keeps her busy planning fun gatherings. She also has a talent and passion for decorating which she attributes to having a beautiful home.