Carrie is Co-Chair for the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program. She has served in the role of Chair or Co-Chair for the past 14 years. Carrie previously worked for the local Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) for twenty years when she co-lead the development of the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) in 2009.

In 2015, Carrie was part of a select members of the MAMDP team to be recognized by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). The MAMDP program was recognized by The White House as one of the first successful hospital and community partnerships. Promoting ONDCP’s National Drug Control Strategy for successful coordination with the interaction of law enforcement, public health, and the community in creating new opportunities for a safer environment through education and take back programs.

She earned a B.S. Liberal Studies of Health and Business Administration Degree from Grand Valley State University, Therapeutic Recreation Associate Degree, and Associate in Applied Science degree from Moraine Valley College. Her senior thesis at GVSU focused on the effect that prescription medications have on our watershed systems, patient safety and health. She is one of the founding members of MAMDP and played a fundamental role in developing the program.