Our Team

Meet the
MiCCA Staff

At Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action (MiCCA), our dedicated staff work behind the scenes to drive the daily operations, initiatives, and programs that make our mission a reality. Passionate and highly skilled, this team of professionals supports our members, collaborates with partners, and advances our goals to create climate-smart health care and promote equitable climate action.

Each member of our staff brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to addressing the health impacts of climate change. From managing programs and fostering community engagement to supporting educational events and strategic initiatives, our staff is the backbone of MiCCA’s success.

Below, you’ll find photos and biographies of our talented team, showcasing their roles, contributions, and the unique skills they bring to MiCCA.

We’re proud to introduce the people making it all happen every day:

Cindy Nack

Director of Operations

Cindy Nack is MiCCA's part-time Director of Operations. She brings over 19 years of non-profit association management experience. She loves to play volleyball and enjoys coaching middle school volleyball. Cindy loves animals and also owns a Pet Nanny company where she takes care of animals in the client's home while they are away. She is excited to be part of the MiCCA team! You can reach Cindy at Cindy@michigancca.com

lauren church

Executive Director

Lauren Church worked for MiCCA as an administrative assistant when we were launching in 2020. She has since graduated with her BA in Biology and Public Health from Harvard College. She worked for a year as a research technician studying carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial and, especially below-ground, systems.Lauren is excited to come back to MiCCA in a policy-oriented role as she transitions from research to applied work. Lauren plans on applying for graduate school and would like to work at the nexus of environmental policy, health and equity, and regional planning and conservation. Lauren grew up in Benzie County and is enthusiastic about returning home to Michigan to be involved in an organization that recognizes the inextricable links between the health of the land and of the people of her home state. You can reach Lauren at Lauren@michigancca.com

Teresa Homsi

Deputy Director

Teresa joined MiCCA in 2025 as a deputy director. She has a master’s in Public Health from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s from CMU in environmental studies, journalism, and anthropology. Teresa previously worked for WCMU Public Media as an environmental reporter, covering climate change, contamination, and conservation. She also started Central Sustainability, an award-winning program that acts as CMU’s office of sustainability. You can reach Teresa at Teresa@michigancca.com

nyanna slaughter-smith

Director of Communications & Engagement

Nyanna is our part-time Director of Engagement & Communications and Administrative Assistant. She is a community advocate from Pittsfield, Massachusetts with experience with children, politics, the criminal justice system, and entrepreneurship. A dedicated public servant committed to seekingchange in the justice, economic, social, and political system. Nyanna enjoys sports, writing poetry, family, food, personal development and traveling. You can reach Nyanna at Nyanna@michigancca.com

MAdison Cunnien

AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Madison is MiCCA's Americorps Vista Member and Climate Smart Healthcare Coordinator. She is a recent graduate of Michigan State University with a major in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. With a background in the environment Madison is looking forward to making an impact. Outside of work they enjoy listening to music, playing guitar, and spending lots of time outdoors. You can reach Madison at miccavista@gmail.com.

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OUR TEAM

Meet the
MiCCA Staff

OUR TEAM

Meet the MiCCA Staff

Meet the
MiCCA Staff