Our compassionate staff members help pALS and their families along their ALS journey by providing them with emotional support, accessing their needs and recommending our services or community resources that will help make living with ALS easier.

Kimberly Niemiec Graziosi, APR | Kim@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 222
Executive Director
Kim has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has been with ALS of Michigan since 2018, having previously served as the Development and Marketing Director. Kim has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Michigan State University, is accredited in public relations (APR) and completed the Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations' (MARO) Leadership Academy. Kim is passionate about serving Michigan's ALS community and raising funds and awareness for people with Lou Gehrig's disease as a close friend passed away from ALS. Kim also has a special interest in autism and serves on the board of the Hope for Autism Foundation.

Lisa G. Bardach, MS CCC-SLP | Lisa@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 227
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lisa is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist who is nationally recognized for her expertise in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), specifically in helping people with severe physical challenges gain access to communication technology. Lisa has been a part of ALS of Michigan since July of 2000. She developed and implemented the AAC Center, a regional clinic to provide AAC and Assistive Technology services to pALS throughout Michigan. She is dedicated to ensuring that pALS have a way to communicate throughout the course of the disease, helping them to implement low tech and high tech methods of communication. She provides evaluation and training for pALS in need of communication, speech generating devices, and computer access as well as telephone technology. Lisa holds a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa is also an adjunct faculty member of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Elaina Conklin | Elaina@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 225
Development Director
Elaina joined our team in September of 2025 and brings a diverse background of experience rooted in nonprofit development, event management, and donor engagement. Her experience includes building fundraising campaigns and community events that not only raise essential dollars but also strengthen connections between organizations and the people they serve. Elaina looks forward to building partnerships, enhancing our fundraising strategies, and creating opportunities for more people to become part of the ALS of Michigan community of support.

Judi Fortuna
Patient Services Coordinator | Judi@alsofmi.org
Judi has over 20 years experience working with our ALS families after previously serving as our Respite Coordinator. Today she hosts our Newly Diagnosed Support Group and uplifts families who have a loved one with ALS.

Mary Hansen, LMSW, ACSW | Mary@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 226
Social Worker/Patient Services Coordinator
Mary joined our team in October 2016 and has extensive experience as a medical social worker in hospital and home care settings. At ALS of Michigan, Mary provides emotional support, education, and connects pALS and their families with resources. Some of her primary duties include conducting support groups, developing and presenting in-services, and initiating regular, supportive contact with pALS and their families. At an agency level, Mary has written policies and procedures that enable staff to best serve our pALS. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's of Social Work degree. She is also a Licensed Master's Level Social Worker (LMSW) and also holds the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) credential. Mary says that she is, "privileged to be able to use her passion and skills to help the ALS community."

Linda Kern, LMSW
Social Worker/Patient Services Coordinator | Linda@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 223
Linda joined the ALS of Michigan team in the fall of 2012. As a social worker and patient services coordinator, Linda's role includes assisting with calls and emails for support, information, and resources along with our loan closet, facilitating the Sterling Heights support group and representing ALS of Michigan at the Henry Ford ALS Clinic. Linda graduated from Wayne State University with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in social work. She has over 25 years of experience as a social worker, with a focus on the medical field. "I feel fortunate to be working with ALS of Michigan, so that I can be there for people as they cope with the many changes associated with this disease."

Bonnie Lundblad
Respite Coordinator | Bonnie@alsofmi.org | 248-354-6100, Ext. 224
Bonnie came to the organization after witnessing first hand the compassion and assistance of ALS  of Michigan during the illness of her father.  Bonnie is a graduate of Michigan State University with a major in communications and a minor in advertising.  Upon graduating, she moved to New Jersey where she spent the majority of her work career in the Produce Industry, working with agricultural products from the United States and around the World.  Bonnie recently moved back to Michigan to be closer to family and we're thrilled to have her as part of the ALS of Michigan team.

Our organization is governed in principle and policy by a dedicated volunteer board of directors. These individuals, comprised of family members of people with ALS, business and community leaders, health professionals, and members of the general public, provide guidance and oversight to the organization in meeting its mission.