John Broderick (R), Troy (Oakland): John is currently a Government Affairs Coordinator at Magna International. In his role, John is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes for Magna. He provides support for Magna’s outreach and advocacy initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels of government. John is a graduate of St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York with a bachelor’s in political science.
Jake Davenport (R), Lowell (Kent): Jake most recently was a Regional Field Director with Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate. He is a Graduate of Ferris State University. He has worked on numerous Local, State, and Federal political campaigns over the course of the last 10 years. He has also Taken on many leadership roles in his community with participation on city commissions, local organizations and the Lowell Chamber of Commerce.
Allyson Faulkner (R), Rockford (Kent): Allyson is currently the Director of Special Projects for the House Republican Caucus Committee and Making Government Accountable. A graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in Political Science, she has extensive experience in strategic planning, donor relations, and campaign operations, including serving as the Director of Operations for a presidential campaign. Allyson has coordinated large-scale events, developed grassroots engagement strategies, and managed digital outreach efforts to support impactful political campaigns. She is committed to fostering transparency and accountability in government initiatives.
Andrew Festerman (R), New Baltimore (Macomb): Andrew currently serves as the Legislative Director for State Representative Douglas Wozniak. A proud graduate of Michigan State University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in political science/pre-law. With nearly five years of experience in the public sector, Andrew has worked with multiple state legislators including Speaker Matt Hall, Graham Filler, Pat Outman, and Senator Lucido. He is passionate about fostering bipartisan collaboration, conducting in-depth research on critical issues, crafting effective policy and advocating for his community and local businesses.
Anna Fischer (D), Okemos (Ingham): Anna is a project manager for Public Policy Associates. She has 15 years of experience in public policy research, program evaluation, strategic consulting, and facilitation. Anna specializes in food policy and housing and homelessness policy. She holds master’s degrees in public policy and in geographic information science and technology from the University of Southern California.
LaSonia Forte (I), Ann Arbor (Washtenaw): LaSonia is the Associate Director of State Outreach in the Office of Government Relations of the University of Michigan. A native of Detroit, she holds degrees from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan-Dearborn and has over 20 years of outreach experience. In her work, in addition to co-leading the Michigan Road Scholar Tour, she builds partnerships between entities (including nonprofits, businesses, and local governments) and U-M members who advise them on how to achieve community-oriented objectives. In addition, she serves on nonprofit boards that advocate for youth aging out of foster care, nonjudicial dispute resolution, and increasing college pathways for low-income students.
Dylan Gebhard (D), Lansing (Ingham): Dylan is a proud graduate of Michigan State University and currently serves as the Legislative Analyst at the Michigan Department of Education. He brings extensive experience in both the legislative and campaign arenas, having served as Legislative Director to State Representatives Shri Thanedar and Alabas Farhat, Deputy Campaign Manager for Jennifer Conlin’s successful 2022 State House race, and Operations Director for the House Majority Floor Leader. Most recently, Dylan played a pivotal role in the passage of Michigan’s landmark Innovation Fund legislation, which provides early-stage seed funding to entrepreneurs across the state.
Jennifer Giroux (D), Detroit (Wayne): Jennifer is the Chief Strategist of Giroux Impact, an ETH Zurich Ambassador, a 2024 Change Collective Fellow, and a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader. A published author and public speaker, she regularly shares her insights on social impact, societal resilience, and urban transformation. Having lived and worked across six continents, Jennifer brings a global perspective to her efforts in Detroit, where she has led initiatives to enhance green infrastructure, air quality, and climate resilience—all with the goal of creating vibrant, thriving, and healthy urban hubs for people and biodiversity. Jennifer serves on the boards of the Greening of Detroit, the Detroit Artist Market, and the Hubbard Richard Resident Association. She has an educational background in anthropology, policy, business, security and development, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to her work.
Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon (R), Rockford (Kent): Jessica is the third-generation President of Swift Printing Company, a majority women-owned and B Corp Certified business located on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. With 20 years of experience in marketing and community relations, she has dedicated the last decade to growing her family’s print shop. Beyond her passion for printing, Jes serves as a Trustee for Cannon Township and enjoys spending time with her family, singing with the Bridge Street Band, and thrifting.
Ashley Hails (D), Eastpointe (Macomb): Ashley currently serves as a Public Sector Change Management Consultant. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ashley has led impactful initiatives in nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic spaces, specializing in stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and program development. In her spare time, Ashley volunteers her time serving on nonprofit boards and organizations such as the Detroit chapter of New Leaders Council, Focus Hope - Future Leaders of Hope, University of Michigan School of Social Work Alumni Board and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Bill Kaiser (R), Lansing (Eaton): Bill is a military veteran and retired Owner and Operator for Allweather Mechanical, Inc. where he worked for over 16 years. He is an Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor and enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time. Along with fishing and hunting, he has been running a self-funded sustainability project and for the past three years, Bill has operated a " Victory Garden" supplying 20+ families with produce. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Bay De Noc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan and attended Michigan State University for Pre-Veterinarian Studies.
Noah Kitzman (R), Gobles (Van Buren): Noah currently works as a Staff Assistant for the State Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt. He graduated from Western Michigan University with Honors. Noah has experience in a variety of sectors beginning in the firearm industry, then in the banking world, and presently in the political realm. Noah is committed to living a life devoted to Jesus Christ and helping his neighbors and community in any capacity he can.
Kasi Meyer(D), Hudsonville (Ottawa): Kasi is currently Vice President at SeyferthPR. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. Kasi has over a decade of experience working in communications, strategic planning and reputation management across multiple sectors, including public affairs, education and healthcare. She has successfully led several millage campaigns on the township, city and county levels, on behalf of her clients, through comprehensive stakeholder relationship communications.
Justin Onwenu (D) Detroit (Wayne): Justin is the City of Detroit’s first Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity. Justin is a fourth generation Detroiter and Columbia Law School graduate where he served as Student Body President and as a teaching assistant for University President Lee Bollinger. Prior to law school he served as a Detroit-based community organizer, securing funds to protect school children from poor air quality and passing legislation to protect drinking water sources. Additionally, Justin has served as a law clerk for UAW International and SEIU International, served on Governor Whitmer’s Black Leadership Council, and served as a Senior Advisor on the campaign that enshrined term limits and government ethics reforms in Michigan’s State Constitution.
Cindy Ramirez (R), Grand Rapids (Kent): Cindy is currently an Inventory Accounts Payable Specialist. She received her associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College and her bachelor’s in graphic design from the Academy of Art University. With her 8 years of experience in Finance, Marketing, and Purchasing, she has been able to be a voice in her community talking about the effects of different tax and financial laws on everyday people.
Daniel Rivera (D), Wyoming (Kent): Daniel is the Senior Democracy Defense Manager for All Voting is Local, where he leads statewide efforts to protect voting rights and ensure fair and accessible elections. He actively advocated for the success and implementation of Proposal 2 in 2022, which expanded voting rights and protections in Michigan. Previously, Daniel served in Congressman Ro Khanna's office, advocating for public school teachers and individuals with disabilities. He is a proud graduate of Ferris State University.
Donald Stuckey II (D), Detroit (Wayne): Donald is a Community Engagement Specialist-Metro Detroit at the Michigan League for Public Policy working with organizations to connect the dots between policy and everyday life. Previously, Donald was a Challenge Detroit Fellow at DTE Energy where he worked on issues related to sustainability. Donald also helped to develop programs and initiatives for various Detroit-based nonprofit organizations. Donald has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution from Wayne State University and a Master of Public Administration & Policy from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Anoosha Vemulapati (D), Westland (Wayne): Anoosha is currently serving as the Government Relations Coordinator at the Michigan Association of CPAs. She graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree in political science honors and global studies. Previously, Anoosha was a political fellow with Indian American Impact. Her passion is rooted in increasing representation for politically marginalized populations, which is the primary catalyst for operating in her role as a board member for American Citizens for Justice, a civil rights advocacy organization.
Logan Vorce (D), Haslett (Ingham): Logan is currently the State Government Affairs Coordinator for Michigan League of Conservation Voters. In this role, she advocates for policy that protects Michigan’s land, air, water, climate, and democracy. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in public and Nonprofit Administration, a minor in Sustainability and Environmental Policy, and a certification as a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP).
Woodrow Williams (D), Ann Arbor (Washtenaw): Woodrow is currently enrolled full-time in the master's program for Public Administration at Eastern Michigan University. He is a current fellow for the city of Ann Arbor, involved in both community engagement for comprehensive city planning and governmental policy review for all departments. He is a former school board member for Honey Creek Community School and has been actively involved in community education and youth outreach for decades. He is deeply passionate about creating positive social change through personal involvement, working with anyone dedicated to the same--regardless of political affiliation.