Becky Burtka is Vice President of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs at Business Leaders For Michigan, a statewide organization driven by CEOs from the state’s leading employers, all working toward a shared goal: making Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs, talent and a thriving economy.

Becky comes to us from the MI Chamber, where she served as VP of member engagement. Becky managed the execution and growth of the MI Chamber’s Signature Events series and educational programs. She played an active role in shaping the messaging and communications that influenced and connected Michigan’s business community to policy, advocacy, and economic priorities.  As member of the Business Advocacy team, Becky utilized her legislative skills to shape policy and state budget related items important to MI Chamber members.

Prior to joining the MI Chamber, Becky spent over half of her career in various leadership roles within the Michigan Legislature, leading development of state budgets and policies that impact Michigan businesses and families. Working on the leadership team of multiple Republican Speakers of the House, she helped direct floor operations, develop legislative agendas, advance policy priorities and craft state budgets. She assisted in managing billions of state and federal dollars to create fiscally responsible budgets while ensuring effective internal and external communication throughout the policymaking process.

In her private sector experience, Becky served as the director of external and legislative affairs with AT&T Michigan, where she aided in the passage of key legislation and developed relationships with local officials throughout the pandemic to assist with distance working and learning.

Becky holds a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. She is the recipient of the 2018 Legislative Leadership Award and two-time nominee for the Jon Farley Exceptional Legislative Staffer Award.