Tammy Cordes

Course Coordinator / Program Developer II

Tammy Cordes is excited to play a role in the training, credentialing, and advancing of Michigan’s direct care workforce. She has extensive experience as a trainer (in person and virtual), most recently in her previous role as Elder Abuse Prevention Training Coordinator for Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Tammy has also served as a family caregiver and understands many of the challenges, barriers, joys, and rewards of direct care work. She has a deep respect for those who provide person-centered care to others and looks forward to a time in the not-so-distant future in which DCWs will gain the respect, recognition, and compensation they deserve. Tammy is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) with a master’s degree in Family Studies from Spring Arbor University.