Angela Ayers

Angela Ayers is the Mobility Strategist for Michigan for Ford Smart Mobility. She recently served as the Director of Strategic Policy for Governor Rick Snyder. She has also served as the Governor’s Deputy Director of Strategy and his Special Advisor on the Environment. She has also served as the Deputy Director of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes.

Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Ms. Ayers served in the Executive Office of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments where she engaged on regional economic development, infrastructure, and water quality issues. She began her career in government in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development where she spearheaded the State of Michigan’s efforts combating the Emerald Ash Borer.

Angela holds her M.S. of Public Policy from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and her B.S. in Forestry from Michigan State University. She became a fellow of MSU’s Great Lakes Leadership Academy in 2011 and served as an Executive Coach for the advanced leadership program from 2016-2017.