Lincoln Park

With more than 30 years of experience with victim advocacy, forensic interviewing, crisis intervention, and community relations, Martine Highet serves as the Lincoln Park Regional Case Manager. Holding a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University, Martine brings a trauma-informed approach to supporting at-risk youth.

Martine comes to Prevent 2 Protect from the Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center, where she served as a case coordinator and victim advocate before moving into the director’s position. While there, Martine coordinated resources for families, provided crisis intervention services, and collaborated with community organizations to support the families impacted by violence. Her expertise extends to law enforcement collaboration, having held positions with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina as a community relations specialist. There, Martine worked as a homicide victim advocate and a mental health first responder following the campus shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a trained forensic interviewer.

Martine’s background and education, combined with her passion for supporting trauma survivors and fostering safer school environments, position her to make significant contributions to the region she serves.

Bringing a wealth of experience in education, inclusivity, and youth advocacy, Robert Clark is the Lincoln Park Regional Mentor. With a master’s degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Saginaw Valley University, Robert continues to dedicate his career to empowering young people through education, mentorship, and behavioral intervention strategies. 

While being a math teacher and basketball coach at Saginaw High School, he created structured, supportive environments for students to learn, grow, and develop critical life skills. Robert’s background in mental health services and child welfare – including roles as a client service manager at Saginaw County Community Mental Health and treatment specialist at Holy Cross Children’s Services – provides him with expertise in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed care. 

Combining his leadership experience, counseling skills, and commitment to student success with his passion for fostering safe, inclusive learning environments, Robert is dedicated to helping prevent school violence by guiding and mentoring at-risk adolescents. 

With over 25 years of experience in child welfare, victim advocacy, and public service, Michelle Burns brings an abundance of knowledge to her role as a Lincoln Park Regional Mentor.