Michigan Political Leadership Program

09/04/2026

Congratulations Charity Dean (2015)!

Michigan Women’s Commission
Charity Dean, of Detroit, is the president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Black Business Alliance and the owner of Detroit Rosa. Dean was previously an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Dean holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Oakland University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Charity Dean will be designated as chair for a term commencing October 14, 2026, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

The Michigan Women's Commission was created by statute in 1968. The Commission's duties include reviewing the status of women in Michigan, directing attention to critical problems confronting women, and recognizing women's accomplishments and contributions to Michigan.

09/03/2026

Headlines showed U.S. debt passing the $40 trillion mark and bond market jitters. But addressing the debt’s quick rise is not a top priority for either party. Were they ever fiscally responsible or were they just paying lip service? And why has it moved even further down the agenda? Derek Epp f...

08/31/2026

In case you missed it, Dr. Grossmann, IPPSR Director, Tonya Schuitmaker, MPLP Co-Director and Ned Staebler (MPLP 2007) were on Carol Cain's Michigan Matters show! Thanks, Carol Cain for your longtime support for MPLP!

The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.

08/24/2026

Do you aspire to run for office? Enhance your leadership skills? Applications for our 2027 program are now available. Deadline to apply is October 2nd. For more information, contact Linda Cleary at [email protected] or (517) 353-0891.

08/06/2026

Congratulations on your appointment Kylee Wells (2014)!

State Land Bank Authority Board of Directors
Kylee Mitchell Wells, of Southfield, is the executive director for Southeast Michigan at Ballmer Group. Wells also serves on the Huntington National Bank Southeast Michigan advisory board, CultureSource Board of Directors, Compensation Advisory Organization of Michigan Board of Directors. Wells holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Davenport University and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College. Kylee Mitchell Wells is reappointed for a term commencing August 6, 2026, and expiring July 31, 2030.

The State Land Bank Authority works to create a positive economic impact on Michigan communities by recycling land to productive use. They work in a coordinated manner to foster the development of property to promote and support land bank operations at the county and local levels.

08/04/2026

Good luck to all of our alums on the ballot today! Be proud of your hard work and commitment to your communities and your state!