Meet the HRC
Meet the Livonia Human Relations Commission
Rich Glover, Chair
Lived in Livonia since: 2016
HRC Member since: 2017
Rich Glover is a Director of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and ESG, something he has had passion around for many years. This work aligns closely with the work he does on the commission. Previous to this, he was a sales Director in the automotive data space, leading an organization. He earned his Bachelor of Science, in Automotive Marketing from Wayne State University and his Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development from Eastern Michigan University. Richard joined the Human Relations Commission because of his strong desire to have Livonia be a welcoming community for all and be recognized as such. In his tenure, he is hoping to introduce policies, programs, and other ideas to the Mayor and the City at large to advance DEI efforts in the city and for those passing through.
Denise Collins-Robison
Lived in Livonia since: 1986
HRC Member since: 2022
Denise Collins-Robison is a recent retiree from Livonia Public Schools (LPS) and Clinical Social Worker. Denise has served the Western Wayne County Community for 43 years. She has worked with both children and adults in providing mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment. While at LPS, Denise was passionate about making sure students, families, and staff received the social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and health support they needed. She was also the chair of a PBIS program and was a member of the LPS Equity in Education Task Force.
As a Livonia citizen, she is committed to contributing her experience, knowledge, and skills to support a wonderfully diverse community.
Ed Buison
Lived in Livonia since: 2018
HRC member since: 2024
Ed Buison is a Livonia native, and his wife, Eileen, and he are business owners of multiple BIGGBY COFFEE locations, a Kung Fu Tea, and a digital marketing company. He is also a Board of Directors Member for the Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce. He graduated from Livonia Stevenson High School, received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Wayne State University. He joined the HRC to demonstrate that actions within an organization that are consistent with support, understanding, and love can propel it towards success.
Alex King
Lived in Livonia since: 1991
HRC Member since: 2024
Alex King is a full-time special educational paraprofessional for Livonia Public Schools, where he assists fifth and sixth-grade students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, and is a proud AmeriCorps alum, having served in areas of improving public education (Focus: HOPE), fighting hunger (United Way for Southeastern Michigan), and disaster services (American Red Cross). He currently serves on the Livonia Jaycees board of directors, a network of young professionals (21-40) that promotes civic engagement. A lifelong Livonia resident, he joined the HRC to help eliminate barriers for the most vulnerable who call Livonia home.
Yvette Warren
Lived in Livonia since: 2009
HRC Member since: 2023
Yvette Warren is a Pastor of Increasing Your Faith Ministries in the City of Livonia. She is a Wayne County Chaplin and a Deputy in Genesee County. Yvette has taught the annual Port Class at Livonia Police Department to City police officers. She has also completed the Citizens Police Academy.
Yvette is an accomplished professional with 18 years of banking with management experience. She attended Schoolcraft College and later transferred to Henry Ford College. She graduated in 2014 with an Associate Degree in Business.