Spotlight on Policy Associate Maddie Thomas
Keep an eye on Maddie Thomas, PPA’s first policy associate. She comes from a family of educators who fostered and developed curiosity and the desire to learn. Her novel college...
ViewThroughout the year, we like to share each of our success stories. Each news item is an opportunity to learn about an important topic or finding, discover something new about one of our team members, or keep up to date with the research activities in our office. Below you can find our most recent postings.
PPA Welcomes New Research Associate, Aysha Jerald
Aysha Jerald brings a diverse range of research and education expertise to Public Policy Associates (PPA). Prior to PPA, she served as a Program Evaluation Associate at the University of...
ViewMaddie Thomas Joins PPA as Policy Associate
Maddie Thomas brings a wealth of experience in talent development and education to Public Policy Associates (PPA). Before joining PPA, she was a Talent Initiatives Specialist for MichAuto at the...
ViewSpotlight on Senior Research Associate Dr. Rebecca Frausel
Senior Research Associate Rebecca Frausel joined Public Policy Associates two years ago and quickly became a valued researcher in our largest policy areas, studying early childhood education and child care...
ViewProject Manager Anna Fischer Colby Selected for Michigan Political Leadership Program
PPA Project Manager Anna Fischer Colby is among 24 individuals chosen in 2025 for the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP). Program Fellows will participate in 10 months of bipartisan learning...
ViewPPA CEO Rob Fowler Bullish on Company’s Future
As 2024 comes to a close, Public Policy Associates CEO Rob Fowler has good reason to be upbeat about the path forward. The company has added highly skilled researchers to...
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