Chief Judge Linda Davis of the 41 B District Court in Mt. Clemens and an alumna of Macomb Community College has been chosen the 2009 Michigan Community College Association Alumna of the year.
Davis was selected for the award based on her professional career, service to humanity and strong commitment to the community college mission.
“My experience with a community college was the beginning of a new life for me,” said Davis, who lives in Clinton Township. “I was inspired and developed a real love for learning and a passion for reading. Without Macomb, I probably would not have had the opportunity to go to college. It was a bridge to the future for me.”
Earning bachelor and master of science degrees from Oakland University, Davis worked for several years with Center Line Public Schools as a teacher and a counselor. After earning a law degree from Wayne State University, she switched careers and began working as a Macomb County assistant prosecutor in 1987. Appointed to the 41 B District Court bench by Governor John Engler in 2000, Davis was elected to the post later that same year. She has served as chief judge since January 2002.
Active in the community, Davis has served on the boards of several local nonprofit organizations, founded the Macomb County Child Advocacy Committee and was instrumental in the opening of the Care House shelter in Mt. Clemens for victims of domestic violence, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, founded chapters of Families Anonymous in Macomb County and South Africa, instituted the Court to Classroom program “Critical Life Choices,” is a mentor with the Macomb Intermediate School District and recently participated in a medical mission trip to South Africa with African Christian Mission.
Davis, who will be honored by the MCCA at a dinner in Traverse City on July 24, previously received the Woman of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts, Macomb County Otsikita Council, Inc., and was named a Most Distinguished Graduate by Center Line High School.
About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 59,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion, graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.
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