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MiSTEM Advisory Council

MiSTEM Advisory Council

The MiSTEM Advisory Council consists of business, higher education, K-12 education and philanthropic leaders. It was created by the Michigan Legislature in 2015 to make recommendations that will help Michigan become a world leader in STEM education.

Governor Whitmer MiSTEM Advisory Council Appointments
 

MISTEM Advisory Council Members

Delsa Chapman, Ed.D.
MDE Superintendent or designee

Wendy A. Winston, Grand Rapids
Term expires 9/30/29

Gail S. Alpert, West Bloomfield
Term expires 9/30/28

Sarah Szurpicki, Chair
LEO Director or designee

Adam F. Zemke, Vice-Chair, Ypsilanti
Term expires 9/30/26

David Rowe, Dollar Bay
Term expires 9/30/27

Heidi Maltby-Skodack, Traverse City
Term expires 9/30/26

Michelle Reaves, Detroit
Term expires 9/30/29

Lee Graham, Holly
Term expires 9/30/26

Representative Tom Kunse
House Minority Designee

Kathleen Owsley, Plymouth
Term expires 9/30/2027

Jeannette Bradshaw, Ortonville
Term expires 9/30/28

Senator Dayna Polehanki
Senate Majority Designee

Senator Jonathan Lindsey
Senate Minority Designee

Advisory Council Meetings

Notice of Public Meetings

To all interested parties:

The MiSTEM Advisory Council meetings are generally held face-to-face with a virtual option. The current meeting dates are provided below. Meeting dates will be posted at least a week in advance. Requests to join meetings can be sent to leo-mistem@michigan.gov.

Upcoming meetings will be held from 3-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

  • September 28, 2026

The meetings are open to the public.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Department of Technology, Management and Budget at (517) 284-7953, or through the Michigan Relay Center at least a week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

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