TINA CORNER

Oversees all medical readiness for an organization of 8,000 Soldiers, health policy implementation, and medical operations within the Michigan Army National Guard. This senior leadership role ensures Soldiers are medically deployable, compliant with readiness standards, and that medical personnel are trained and equipped to support both state and federal missions.

• Serves as a key liaison between the Joint Force Headquarters, units, and other directorates.
• Provide oversight for medical policies, SOPs, and procedures in accordance with Army and National Guard Bureau directives.
• Coordinates with federal and state agencies for medical support during state emergencies, deployments, and domestic operations.
• Supervise subordinate medical officers and staff in the Office of the State Surgeon.
• Analyze health data trends and provide recommendations to improve overall force readiness.
• Represent the State Surgeon at meetings, briefings, and strategic planning sessions as required.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with medical readiness standards

Supports the Chief of Staff in managing day to day operations, coordinating executive level initiatives, and ensuring alignment of strategic priorities across departments.

• Serves as senior advisor, key integrator, and action officer responsible for driving internal efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
• Tracks organizational metrics, reporting progress towards goals and identifying areas for improvement.
• Review and edit executive-level correspondence, reports, and communications.
• Manage high-priority projects, ensuring alignment with leadership intent and organizational values
• Lead internal communication efforts to promote transparency and cohesion.
• Supervise or coordinate with executive assistants and administrative staff.
• Ensure timely follow-up on leadership decisions, tasks, and delegated responsibilities.
• Serve as a liaison between senior leadership and key external/internal stakeholders.
• Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
• Represent the Chief of Staff in meetings, briefings, or events when required.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and instructing military science courses within the ROTC Battalion. Support cadet development through mentorship, leadership training, and administrative oversight.

• Instructed MS IV level military science courses in leadership, tactics, military history, and operations.
• Developed lesson plans and training schedules in accordance with Cadet Command standards.
• Evaluate cadet leadership potential and provide counseling and feedback.
• Serve as mentor and advisor to cadets on academics, career, and personal development.
• Coordinate with university faculty and military liaisons for program alignment and support
• Managed logistical, administrative, budgetary and personnel tasks for the program.

Serves as the principal advisor to the Battalion Commander and oversees the internal operations of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Ensures synchronization of all recruiting and retention efforts across the state, providing leadership, coordination, and accountability to meet end-strength goals.

• Direct daily operations and supervise full time staff within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion.
• Coordinate with Recruiting NCOs, company leadership, other organizations within the State, and state-level directorate leadership to ensure mission alignment and personnel readiness.
• Develop, implement and monitor strategic plans to achieve recruiting and retention objectives.
• Manage battalion logistics, training schedules, personnel actions, and administrative functions.
• Analyze recruiting and attrition data to assess trends, forecast shortfalls, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with National Guard Bureau polices, regulations, and recruiting SOPs.