David P. Shields, Jr., is WMPC’s first Director of Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy. David is a highly accomplished leader and educator in the field of higher education. David bring over 25 years of executive, teaching, project management, and leadership experience to WMPC including 25 years as the Chief Student Affairs Officer at several Universities, more than 30 years of leadership roles within community non-profit organizations, and a deeply held belief in making a positive and lasting difference in his community and supporting children and families.
WMPC is the first performance-based foster care service delivery model in Michigan with the goal of improving outcomes for children.