Shaquila Myers

Shaquila Myers was appointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on July 21, 2025 with her term ending July 2, 2031.  

Prior to her appointment with the Commission, Ms. Myers led former Speaker Joe Tate’s office as chief of staff during the historic time period when Democrats held the House, the Senate and Governor’s office for the first time in 40 years. As chief of staff, she helped pass record investments in economic development to bring good-paying jobs to Michigan, led efforts to pay off public school debt, and ushered through a historic clean energy package that will lower utility costs for Michiganders. She also served in Governor Whitmer’s executive office twice, first as chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and later as a senior advisor to the governor. Ms. Myers played a pivotal role in the passage of the bipartisan economic development package that helped Michigan land several projects that create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment. She has also spearheaded criminal justice reform efforts, the Jail and Pre-Trial Taskforce, and the Thriving Cities Tour, among other projects.   In addition, Ms. Myers was the legislative director for Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich and a policy analyst for the Michigan Senate.    

Ms. Myers, holds a Master of Public Administration and an undergraduate degree from Oakland University.