Rob Fowler Reflects on His First Year as PPA’s CEO – and What’s Ahead
Public Policy Associates owner Rob Fowler assumed his role as the firm’s CEO in July 2022. Mr. Fowler has had more than 35 years of public policy experience, most of...
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.
Public Policy Associates Names New Chief Strategy Officer
Public Policy Associates (PPA) has promoted nationally-regarded public policy consultant Dr. Daniel J. Quinn, from education policy director to Chief Strategy Officer in the Michigan-based public policy research and consulting...
ViewStatement of Support for the Creation of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
The Office of Governor Whitmer announced a new department for the State of Michigan on July 12, 2023: the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The new...
ViewResilient Relationships, Resilient Supplies: Local Food in Western Michigan
It is inspiring to see innovative approaches to solve local problems. One example is the work being done by Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities in Michigan, covering 16 counties. Thanks...
ViewSpotlight on Dr. Brinda Athreya
PPA is pleased to welcome Dr. Brinda Athreya to our research team as a Research Associate II. She brings strong qualitative research skills and an expanding range of policy expertise,...
ViewNew Report by PPA Brings to Light a Need for Additional Startup Investments in Michigan
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...
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