PPA was commissioned by ID Ventures to undertake a landscape scan of best practices in different states around venture capital. The aim was to see what other states were doing to support high growth early stage companies. The report specifically focused on “evergreen funds” (funding that provides capital in intervals and extends the maturity, as … Continued
Our researchers at Public Policy Associates understand that good public policy improves people’s lives and strengthens communities. Still, it is exciting to hear the perspective of a bright researcher at the start of her career. Research Associate Veronica Worthington recently joined our team after earning her master’s degree in macro social work, with a focus … Continued
There is an untapped resource in Michigan that could strengthen the state’s economy. In a recent report for Talent First, PPA found that there are more than 716,000 adults who either do not have a high school diploma or GED, lack basic skills, or lack fluency in English. With adult education, these Michigan residents could … Continued
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The number of Michigan child care providers dropped by 25% between 2014 and 2021. And many parents pay 8%-30% of their income on child care—more than is affordable. To develop a plan to research payments to providers and costs for families, PPA created an advisory group of those experiencing the daily realities of delivering and … Continued
Public Policy Associate’s new Project Manager Alissa Parks brings decades of experience managing complex projects. Much of her work has focused on early childhood systems. She held a variety of leadership roles at the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. She led the development of the Great Start Collaboratives and Parent Coalitions across Michigan and was director … Continued
Jenny O’Neal is Public Policy Associates’ new office manager. She brings an extensive skill set built from diverse professional and life experiences. Among other things, she was a 911 dispatcher, a youth Extension Service educator, a coordinator of college advisers, a small business owner, and the manager of a new BJ’s Wholesale Club. She has … Continued
