Paige Haight, a research associate from Public Policy Associates, Inc., presented her advocacy experience to youth, mentors, and Ingham County Court officials at the Adolescent Diversion Program Recognition event on Monday, September 9, 2019. The Adolescent Diversion Program (ADP) has been partnering with the Ingham County Court to divert arrested youth from formal processing since … Continued
A profile of Public Policy Associates Chief Operating Officer Colleen E. Graber is the cover story in the September issue of Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine. The article describes Ms. Graber as a “modern day Rosie the Riveter.” It details her path to leadership and the work at PPA in bettering policies and programs in … Continued
Dr. William Bushaw, a national expert in education policy, leadership development and school accountability, has become an affiliated consultant with Public Policy Associates, Inc. Dr. Bushaw has worked to improve education practices from a multitude of perspectives. He was executive director of the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the National Assessment of Education Progress—the … Continued
Michigan public schools are faced with a growing shortage of substitute teachers, according to a study co-authored by Public Policy Associates Senior Research Associate Nathan Burroughs. The research was funded by the Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant program and the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, both at Michigan State University (where Burroughs … Continued
Sam Singh, former Democratic Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and an expert in building consensus and shaping public policy, is the new chief executive officer at Public Policy Associates, Inc. Mr. Singh has been a senior policy consultant at PPA since February. In his new role, key responsibilities will include strategic planning and … Continued
Training programs leading to entry-level job opportunities for minority, bilingual job applicants show promise of benefits for employers and employees, according to a new Public Policy Associates’ issue brief. The brief, “Building Diversity in the Finance Industry,” highlights the Latinos in Finance program run by the nonprofit advocacy organization UnidosUS in close partnership with one … Continued
