Leadership & Board
The people guiding CHSCF’s mission.
The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation is led by a dedicated board and leadership team committed to carrying Cassie’s legacy forward and expanding support for young adults facing cancer.
Officers / Leadership
Christopher Hines
President
Chris Hines is Cassie’s father and serves as President of the CHSCF Board. He brings experience in financial advising, restaurant operations, and community leadership, along with a deep personal commitment to the mission.
Karen Hines
Vice President/Executive Director
Karen Hines is Cassie’s mother and was her primary caregiver. As Vice President and Executive Director, she helps lead CHSCF’s storytelling, partnerships, and program vision.
Jeffrey Priskey
Treasurer
Jeff Priskey is Cassie’s brother-in-law and serves as Board Treasurer. A CPA with a background in accounting and external reporting, he helps guide the foundation’s financial stewardship.
Ashley (Hines) Priskey
Secretary
Ashley Priskey is Cassie’s sister and a founding board member. With senior HR leadership experience, she brings strategic perspective and long-standing commitment to CHSCF’s growth.
Board of Directors
Michelle Morris
Director
Michelle Morris is a founding board member with executive leadership experience in marketing, digital strategy, and brand growth.
Ron Valentine
Director
Ron Valentine is a healthcare finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in executive finance and banking leadership.
Jacqueline Zawierucha
Director
Jacki Zawierucha is Cassie’s aunt and godmother and a longtime educator and school leader with deep personal connection to the mission.
Lisa Chorazyczewski
Director
Lisa Chorazyczewski brings more than 30 years of experience in employee benefits and health and life solutions.
Aleasha Taweel
Director
Aleasha Taweel is an attorney with experience in defense and probate litigation, bringing legal perspective and service-minded leadership to the board.
Staff
Alexis Vought
Donor Development Manager
Alexis Vought serves as Donor Development Manager, helping strengthen the relationships that support CHSCF’s mission and expand its impact. Her background is in public and nonprofit administration, with a passion for bringing people together through meaningful experiences.
Interested in serving?
From time to time, CHSCF welcomes conversations with people who are interested in supporting the mission through board service. We value leaders who bring professional expertise, community commitment, and a heart for serving young adults facing cancer.
Questions about our leadership, board, or mission?
We’d love to connect and help you learn more about the people and purpose behind CHSCF.
Christopher Hines
President
Chris Hines is Cassie’s father and the CHSCF Board President.
He is currently a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Chris worked at Quicken Loans as a mortgage banker and service manager for for 8 years before moving to the financial advising. Before is financial services career, Chris worked for Big Boy restaurants for twenty years, holding positions from Restaurant Manager, District Supervisor, Training Director, Human Resources Director, and Director of Franchise Operations and finally Big Boy restaurant owner.
Chris served on the Board of Directors for The Shelby Lions Football Club for three years, volunteered with St. Michael’s Church providing breakfast for the homeless through the MCREST program for twelve years and served on the board for the Shelby Lion’s Club for 4 years. Chris currently serves on the leadership team for Orchard Ridge Church of the Nazarene in Washington Township.
Chris is married to his wife Karen and together they have three children and four grandchildren.
Karen Hines
Vice President/Executive Director
Karen Hines is the mother of Cassie and was her primary caregiver. Currently Karen is the Vice President and Executive Director of The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation. She has been our fearless leader, storytelling and building relationships with cancer treatment centers, medical professionals, non-profit colleagues and young adults navigating cancer. On occasion, you may even find Karen cooking nutritious meals with love at our Base2Summit program weeks.
Karen is a graduate of Ferris State University dental hygiene class of 1984. She retired from her 35 year career as a dental hygienist in 2019.
Karen has been married to Chris and together they have three children and four grandchildren.
Jeffrey Priskey
Treasurer
Jeff is Cassie’s brother-in-law and the CHSCF Board Treasurer.
He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Michigan and is currently a Technical Accounting and External Reporting Manager for Nexteer Automotive.
Jeff graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy. While attending John Carroll University, Jeff was a member of the ACHA Division I Club Hockey team and served as Club Treasurer for 3 years. In addition, Jeff holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Jeff and his wife Ashley reside in Macomb, Michigan and together they have three children.
Ashley (Hines) Priskey
Secretary
Ashley Priskey is Cassie’s sister and one of the founding Board members.
Ashley currently serves as an HR Director at Ford Motor Company, where she leads strategic initiatives within the HR Business Office to drive organizational effectiveness and workforce transformation. Prior to joining Ford, she spent over 15 years at DTE Energy, holding a variety of progressive HR leadership roles and contributing to enterprise-wide people strategies that supported business growth and culture evolution.
Ashley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Marketing from Oakland University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University.
Ashley is married to Jeff Priskey and together they have three children. Ashley resides in Macomb, Michigan.
Michelle Morris
Director
Michelle Morris is Vice President of Global Services across Facebook’s US Automotive, Financial Services, Real Estate, Insurance, Restaurants and Education business. Michelle leads a national team transforming the way industries connect, communicate, and drive business in a mobile first and personal world. She helps clients and agencies use Facebook to build brands, acquire new customers and craft owner advocacy strategies.
Michelle leads with an entrepreneurial passion fueled by her knowledge of both traditional and digital mediums and is a champion for Franchisee/Local marketing efforts.
Prior to Facebook, Michelle built Google’s North American automotive manufacturing and dealerships business as Managing Director responsible for creative, direct response and strategic brand activation. For nearly 8 years, she led teams across multiple coasts and notable contributions included the launch of custom research, creation of new sub-verticals to drive focused growth and the establishment of Google’s bankruptcy policy which kept accounts active while recovering 100% of spend.
Michelle’s industry and marketing expertise helped deepen Google’s Automotive relationships beyond advertising for Google Maps, Android and in-vehicle integrations.
Before joining Google, Michelle served as Group Senior Vice President and Account Director of the Chrysler brand at Chrysler’s ad agency BBDO, responsible for all aspects of Chrysler’s advertising, CRM, event partnerships and product placement efforts. At BBDO for over 8 years, Michelle also held executive leadership roles in the agency’s corporate marketing, dealer/franchise training and human resource departments.
Never one to turn down a challenge, Michelle’s teams improved agency turnaround times while launching new mediums to help their clients reach customers.
A people first leader highly capable of navigating ambiguity, Michelle began her career in Human Resources as an Executive Director in the innovative partnered staffing division of Kelly Services, managing branches embedded within key client locations.
Michelle has shared her integrated marketing experience at industry conferences conducted by J.D. Power, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Mobile World Congress and the Direct Marketing Association. She was honored as a Crain’s 40 under 40 professional in 2010, one of Vista Maria’s 2012 Celebrating Women award winners and a 2015 Rising Star by The Automotive News.
Michelle serves as a committee member of the 30% Club and finds great reward in helping all publicly traded boards get to 30% representation of women by 2020. Michelle is a founding board member of the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer foundation, a 501(c)(3) that helps young adults diagnosed with cancer, founder of the Scott Stephenson Eastern Echo Scholarship and an advocate for Suicide Prevention and Awareness.
Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University and lives in the Greater Detroit Area with her husband, two children, gecko and 3 cats.
Ron Valentine
Director
Ron Valentine is the Chief Financial Officer of Kennedy Care, a leading provider of home healthcare and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. With over 25 years of experience in executive finance roles, Ron has a proven track record in scaling multi-site healthcare service organizations, driving successful mergers and acquisitions, and leading high-performing teams.
Prior to joining Kennedy Care, he served as CFO of Encore Rehabilitation Services, where he played a key role in expanding operations across 35 states while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.
Prior to his tenure at Encore, Ron spent nearly two decades in commercial banking, including senior leadership roles at The PrivateBank and LaSalle Bank. He specialized in middle-market and healthcare services lending, building and managing multi-million dollar portfolios and structuring complex debt financing solutions.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ron has been a proud board member of the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation since 2012, supporting its mission to support young adults with cancer. He lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with his wife Renee, and they are proud parents of three adult children. In his free time, Ronald enjoys boating, running, skiing, golfing, and traveling with his family.
Jacqueline Zawierucha
Director
Jacki Zawierucha is Cassie’s proud aunt and Godmother, and a lifelong advocate for education, leadership, and community. She currently serves as an Elementary School Principal in the Utica Community Schools, where she is known for her dedication to student achievement, staff development, and creating a positive school culture. Her journey in education spans over two decades, beginning in the classroom and evolving into influential leadership roles that have impacted countless students and educators.
Before stepping into her current role as principal, Jacki served the district for many years as a teacher and instructional technology coach. Her passion for innovation in teaching and learning earned her the distinguished honor of UCS Teacher of the Year in 2019—an award that recognizes exceptional educators who go above and beyond to support student success and inspire others.
Throughout her career, Jacki has taken on numerous leadership responsibilities that demonstrate her commitment to excellence in education. She has served as Department Chairperson and School Improvement Chair, leading initiatives focused on academic growth and school-wide progress.
She has supported advanced learners as an Academically Talented and Gifted Coach, empowered student voice as a Student Council Sponsor, and contributed to high-quality instruction as a Curriculum and Professional Development facilitator.
In addition to her work within Utica Community Schools, Jacki extends her influence beyond her district as a facilitator for Code.org’s Computer Science Fundamentals program. In this role, she leads professional development sessions for educators, helping them integrate computer science concepts into elementary classrooms and preparing students for the future through computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
Jacki earned her first Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, followed by a second Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University. Committed to continuous growth, she went on to complete a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Leadership from Wayne State University.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jacki finds her greatest joy in her family. She and her husband, Brian, share a strong partnership and are the proud parents of three young adults who bring constant joy, inspiration, and balance to their lives. Together, they live in a peaceful rural area in southeastern Michigan, where they appreciate the slower pace, natural beauty, and close-knit community that surrounds them.
Lisa Chorazyczewski
Director
Lisa Chorazyczewski brings more than 30 years of experience in employee benefits and health and life solutions.
Aleasha Taweel
Director
Aleasha Taweel is a distinguished attorney recognized for her expertise in defense litigation, and probate litigation. As an attorney at Plunkett Cooney, she is an integral member of the Torts & Litigation Practice Group, where she focuses on product liability, premises liability, and motor vehicle defense. In addition, Aleasha is a member of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group, where she specializes in probate litigation, representing clients in complex estate and guardianship disputes.
She has extensive experience defending fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate matters, ensuring that estates are administered fairly and efficiently. Her probate practice includes handling trust and estate disputes, guardianship and conservatorship litigation, and defending claims related to estate administration.
Throughout her career, Aleasha has successfully argued motions for summary disposition on complex issues, including fraud, liability exposure, and coverage disputes. Her work in transportation law includes advising special investigative units on fraudulent procurement and claims, policy rescission, and coverage disputes. Beyond litigation, she is passionate about helping individuals plan for their future, including drafting estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and special needs trusts.
Aleasha has received numerous accolades, including being named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ – Transportation Law (2024–2025) and recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star in Transportation Law (2023–2024). She holds a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a B.B.A. from Northwood University.
Her passion for service extends beyond the legal field. Aleasha has a lifelong commitment to volunteering, with a history of involvement in community outreach programs, estate planning assistance for underserved individuals, and held leadership roles in organizations such as Delta Zeta Sorority, the Business Law Society, and the Student Bar Association.
Her pro bono work includes providing legal aid through the ABC/Cooley Bankruptcy Project and the Lakeshore Legal Aid Clinic, as well as serving as a guardianship review volunteer for the Oakland County Probate Court.
Aleasha’s desire to be an ambassador for the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation stems from a deeply personal connection to the fight against cancer. Having lost her grandfather, who raised her, to lung cancer, and supporting her stepfather through his battle with oral cancer, Aleasha understands firsthand the profound impact the disease has on individuals and families.
She is inspired by the foundation’s mission to support young adults navigating their cancer journey and is committed to using her time, talents, and networks to advocate for those in need.
Aleasha lives in Northville, Michigan, with her husband, Dr. Jamie Taweel, and their two daughters, Emma and Lola. Emma, a senior in high school, is committed to Grand Valley State University and aspires to become a dentist. Lola, a sophomore in high school, has a strong passion for art and enjoys painting, drawing, and exploring different creative mediums. Outside of her professional work and volunteer efforts, Aleasha finds joy in cooking, Pilates, yoga, paddle-boarding, and traveling the world.
Alexis Vought
Donor Development Manager
Alexis graduated from Central Michigan University with her Bachelor’s degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration and the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. She is passionate about expanding recreational experiences and bringing people together in the nonprofit world. She also serves on the Young Professionals Activation Committee for the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Michigan.
She looks forward to connecting with donors and collaborating with the CHSCF team to continue to support and advocate for the YA cancer community.
Alexis resides in Detroit with her boyfriend, Dallas and her cat, Winnie!