PPA President Colleen Graber and Vice President for Research Operations David McConnell shared their expertise in workforce development at the Hire Education Conference on December 5 in Hot Springs, Virginia. Ms. Graber and Mr. McConnell’s first presentation reviewed how business and higher education can form effective partnerships, drawing on examples of successful manufacturing-focused collaborations from three … Continued
PPA welcomed in the holiday season with friends, family, clients, partners, and others with its annual party at The View in Lansing. The PPA gathering, the first with new President Colleen Graber at the helm, kicked off the holiday party season in Lansing and drew hundreds of guests. The date for next year’s: December 6, … Continued
Two Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) researchers have taken on leadership roles in enhancing education research and practice. Dr. Daniel J. Quinn was named to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association. He has been serving on the board since 2017. MWERA is a regional association affiliated with … Continued
Public Policy Associates, Inc., (PPA) has released the final report of the evaluation of the Retooling America initiative, a highly innovative Integrated Machining Technology program that engages students in a real-life work flow cell experience as part of its curriculum. Retooling America was led by Danville Community College (DCC) in southern Virginia and was funded … Continued
Community residents and leaders are weighing in on how to create a grocery store pantry model to improve access to healthy foods in Benton Harbor, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) Senior Project Manager Nancy McCrohan told Michigan Good Food Summit attendees. Dr. McCrohan shared the experience of engaging residents and other stakeholder groups in Benton … Continued
Dr. Nathan A. Burroughs has joined Public Policy Associates, Inc. as a senior research associate, PPA officials announced. “Nathan brings a great quantitative data analysis skill set that will enhance our research and add value for our clients,” said David McConnell, PPA’s vice president for research operations. “He also has a knack for translating research … Continued
