Spotlight 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,...
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.
New 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...
ViewSpotlight on PPA Research Associate Veronica Worthington
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...
ViewThe Keys to Unlocking the Potential of Adult Education in Michigan
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...
ViewEngaging Providers and Parents in Designing Child Care Research
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...
ViewSpotlight on PPA Project Manager Alissa Parks
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...
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