Executive Committee | Staff Members | Opportunities
Get to know our executive committee board members, CISMA staff, and interns that help the Oakland County CISMA function and provide Oakland County residents and municipalities with resources on invasive species management.
The Oakland County CISMA is managed by Oakland County Parks and Recreation, to learn more visit our website.
- Located at Oakland County Parks and Recreation Administrative Office
- 2800 Watkins Lake Rd Building #97W, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Office Hours M-F: 8:30-4:30PM – By Appointment Only
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee for the Oakland County CISMA represents municipal leaders, conservation professionals and volunteers.
- Rick Meader, City of Novi (Chair)
- Matt Einheuser, City of Rochester Hills
- Brendan McGaughey, City of Birmingham
- Ben Vanderweide, Oakland Township
- Ryan Dividock, Oakland County Economic Development
- Joel Kohn, Water Resources Commissioner
- Sarah Cook-Maylen, Oakland County Parks
Staff Members
Patrick Canniff, Oakland County CISMA Coordinator
CanniffP@Oakgov.com , (He/Him/His)
Patrick is the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for Oakland County Parks and Recreation. He holds a M.S. in Conservation Ecology/Environmental Informatics from University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Loyola University Chicago. Patrick has come to the CISMA from the Great Lakes Commission supporting their Aquatic Invasive Species program. Previously, Patrick has held positions working for the National Park Service (Sleeping Bear Dunes NL), Chicago Botanic Garden, and working with Bureau of Land Management (Twin Falls-ID field office). In his free time, you will likely find Patrick out on a hike, waist-deep in a vegetable garden, or behind a drum set.
Maya Gonzalez, Natural Resources and Sustainability Outreach Specialist
GonzalezM@Oakgov.com
Maya serves as the Natural Resources and Sustainability Outreach Specialist for Oakland County Parks. She earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Spanish Language from Oakland University. Raised on a farm in Clarkston, MI, she developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. With over a decade of experience working in Michigan schools and a background that includes interning with Michigan’s 13th U.S. Congressional District, Maya brings a unique blend of educational, political, and environmental insight to her role. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, hiking, swimming, and attending concerts.
Opportunities
Interested in volunteering with the CISMA? Volunteer opportunities are available mapping invasive species around Oakland County. Learn how to identify common invasive species and help the CISMA gather data to set management goals! Contact us to learn more.