Livonia – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan today announced the election of 10 new members to its board of directors:
- Kwafo Adarkwa, Director of Public Affairs, ITC Holdings Corp.
- Madhu Anderson, Director of Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy
- Marita Hattem-Schiffman, Regional President for Central Michigan, MyMichigan Health
- Matthew Henry, Vice President & Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
- Andy Johnston, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Engagement, Grand Rapids Chamber
- Catherine Kelly, Director of Editorial and Communications, Michigan Central
- Bill Kregel, Vice President Government Affairs, BorgWarner
- Lauren LaPine, Senior Director, Legislative & Public Policy, Michigan Health & Hospital Association
- Jessica Robinson, Co-Founder and Partner, Assembly Ventures
- Jeff Stoutenburg, Director of State Government Affairs, Dow.
The new directors were elected at the 107th annual meeting of the Citizens Research Council on September 27, 2023, at the St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI. The meeting immediately preceded the annual fundraising dinner. Speakers at the dinner focused on the distinguished history of the Research Council’s work, reflecting on current key challenges facing the state and its residents, including the state’s stagnant population growth, and increasing the number of residents with a post-secondary degree or credential. Also at the event, the Research Council honored a remarkable public servant, Dr. Ora Pescovitz, president of Oakland University, with the Eugene A. Gargaro Jr. Public Service Award.
The evening also included a short review of 2023 Research Council highlights, including the widely covered five-part research series on Michigan’s Prosperous Future, which prompted Governor Whitmer to create the Growing Michigan Together Council.
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Founded in 1916, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan works to improve government in Michigan. The organization provides factual, unbiased, independent information concerning significant issues of state and local government organization, policy, and finance. By delivery of this information to policymakers and citizens, the Research Council aims to ensure sound and rational public policy formation in Michigan. For more information, visit www.crcmich.org.
