The West Michigan Counseling Association (WMCA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.

WMCA is one of the state’s largest chapters of the Michigan Counseling Association (MCA). As a regional chapter of MCA, WMCA locally represents professional counselors in various practice settings.

By providing leadership, newsletters, conferences, and MCA representation to nearly 150 members, WMCA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base in effort to contribute to a healthier community.

Meet your Board Members!

2024-2025 School Year

• President: Teresa Miller, Forest Hills
• President-Elect: TBD
• Past-President: Cara Burk, Caledonia High School
• Treasurer: Kelly Green, Caledonia
• Secretary: Angie Pulera, KCTC Counselor
• High School Representative: Lacy Otteman, West Ottawa HS
• High School Representative: Julia Smith, Spring Lake
• Middle School Representative: MaryAnne Harris, GRPS
• Middle School Representative: Erika Beckett, Grandville Middle School
• Elementary School Representative: Christine Anderson, Caledonia
• Elementary School Representative: Heidi Kiacz, Coopersville
• Representative at Large: Kate DeVries, Pine Rest
• Representative at Large: Lori Burgess, Cairn Life Counseling
• Community Mental Health Liaison: Wade Stitt, Sanford House
• Marketing/Advertising: Jeronica Andrews-Avila, Grand Rapids Christian High School
• Membership: Hillary DeRidder, Coopersville Middle School
• Communications Rep: Julie Watson, Grand Rapids Christian High School
• MCA Governing Council Representative: Christine Wagenfuehr, Hastings School Therapist & CCWM Therapist
• Website: Brittany Steenland
• WMCA Historian: Renee Hartman, South Christian High School
• MA Counseling Grad Student Representative: Deb Miller, Caledonia
• KISD Liasion: Samantha Jackson, KISD

Please note that we often have open positions on the WMCA Executive Board. If you are interested, please apply for membership and include areas of interest on the form or contact Teresa Miller tmiller@fhps.net