Hardy is a well-rounded robotics expert. His Robotics Automation Technical Services LLC (www.rats22.com) provides project management & technical leadership services in manufacturing renovation, robotic automation equipment/machine design, signal data-processing, and artificial intelligence (AI) application R&D. Hardy's multidisciplinary and extensive experience covers mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software programming. His Bachelor's Degree (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 1984) was in Precision Instrument (double major in Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering), and his Ph.D. Degree (Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA, 2004) was in Robotics (Computer Science). Hardy endeavors to grow through hard-working and life-long learning: he is a PMI Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and is still working on the IMA CMA (Certified Management Accountant) credential program. Hardy believes that volunteering on WMAAA board would benefit both the WMAAA community welfare and his own leadership & network development.
Dr. Aniruddh P. Behere is board certified physician in Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has been working in the field of mental health for the past 15 yrs. He currently practices at University of Michigan Health -West working with pediatric patients and has an academic appointment at Michigan State University as an associate professor in the Dept. of Pediatrics and Human Development. He has a keen interest in clinical research and teaching and has presented research papers at national meetings, published scientific papers in peer reviewed journals, written book chapters in books and directs a global health elective for medical students. He has also worked very closely with the Asian Studies Center at MSU in the past and had the honor to serve on their advisory board. He hopes to work with like-minded individuals to promote the interests of the Asian American community in West Michigan with a special focus on their health and well-being.
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Cora Hanselman, Financial Officer, is a senior financial analyst at St. Mary's Healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting, from the University of the East in the Philippines. She served on the board of directors and as treasurer of the Asian Health Outreach Foundation.
Claire Horlings is the Community Marketing Representative - MI for HAP CareSource. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Michigan State University and is a proud Spartan. Claire is an experienced fundraiser and service-minded leader, with a focus on relationship management, community outreach, strategic planning and marketing and event management in the nonprofit and for profit sectors. She has more than 20 years’ experience volunteering for a variety of organizations and institutions including Forest Hills Public Schools, Bethany Christian Services, Clark Retirement Community. Claire also serves as Board Secretary for the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids and is an active member of the Community Engagement Committee. Claire and her husband, Rod, have three children and reside in NE Grand Rapids.
Originally from the Philippines, Romer moved to the U.S. in 2000 to help establish medical facilities in Northern Michigan, leading Renal Dialysis Centers, Inc. to a successful merger with Fresenius Medical Care in 2008. Romer holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has a proven track record as an entrepreneur, having co-founded Information Ventures Inc., a tech solutions provider in the Philippines. He currently contributes to BoardX, a Michigan startup specializing in virtual collaboration and AI. As a board member, Romer is committed to bridging communities and empowering future leaders to co-create a sustainable future.
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