Public Policy Associates’ new CEO Rob Fowler guided the Small Business Association of Michigan through two decades of growth and successful advocacy. He’s put his Ball State University political science degree to good use as a leader of state organizations and coalitions, and on the Haslett Board of Education, where he served for 10 years. … Continued
Dave Campbell, retired superintendent of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) and a leading voice on education policy in Michigan, will join the Education Team of Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) as an affiliated consultant. Mr. Campbell, who has led KRESA since 2013, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022. Previously, he was … Continued
Earlier this month, Public Policy Associates, Inc., (PPA), celebrated its 31st anniversary with a special gathering of clients, employees (current and former), board members, and supporters. Taking place at the View, it was a time to celebrate the positive impacts and important research PPA has accomplished over its many years, and our cherished clients that … Continued
Homelessness remains a crisis across the country, with too many people experiencing homelessness. The exact number of people without homes fluctuates day-to-day and year-to-year. In Pasadena, California, the most recent point-in-time count found 512 people unhoused over one night. With the goal of making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring, the City of Pasadena Department of … Continued
Michigan officials issued a series of orders in 2020 designed to lower the number of young people in confinement and reduce the health risks resulting from the pandemic. In response, juvenile courts expanded the use of existing alternatives to confinement and worked with community-based systems to provide greater access to services. The number of youths … Continued
Nathalie Winans brings creativity, critical thinking, and a broad skill set to her work at Public Policy Associates. She embeds a commitment to equity and inclusion in her research, helping clients identify disparities and create more equitable programs. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in urban and … Continued
