Name:
John Ulrich Ph.D.
What is your position on the Board?
Member
What committees do you serve on?
Written Communication, chair, and Registration Committee
Why did you join the Board?
To help build a stronger Michigan network of clinicians and other interested people committed to
reducing sexual abuse by working with individuals who have committed sexual offenses. This includes
helping the state allocate resources more effectively by sharing knowledge from this field through
training opportunities, information sharing, and a more unified group voice. My hope is for a support
network for clinicians and others involved in this challenging work.
What is your favorite quote?
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This is not exactly a Gandhi quote but more concise than
his original; “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man
changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. … We need not wait to
see what others do.”
What is something others may not know about you?
I enjoy gardening and various home and land improvements on our 1.8-acre farm. We also have
chickens for eggs
What is your favorite book or author?
David Sedaris, Bill Bryson and Carl Hiaasen because they always make me laugh
What is your favorite food?
Food from our garden and pie
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
I am not a frequent tv or movie watcher but I enjoyed The Wire and Game of Thrones series. Also,
Vikings on the History channel.
What was the last book you read?
In the Eye of the Wild by Natassja Martin
How did you become involved with sex offender treatment/supervision?
My first employer had a program for intra-familial and juvenile sexual abuse services with Elkhart
County child welfare agency (Indiana). Everything in the field was new and evolving dramatically. Learning what services to provide required constant training and updating. This was stimulating and
work with the people involved was usually very rewarding.
What are your professional goals for the next year?
Develop more skills in Acceptance and Commitment therapy
What are some changes in the field clinically or legislatively you advocate or want to advocate for?
A risk based Sex offender registry with pathways off for those no longer posing risk to the community.