The Early Childhood Investment Corporation was created to be the state's focal point for information and investment in early childhood in Michigan so that children can arrive at the kindergarten door, safe, healthy and eager for learning and life.
The Investment Corporation was founded in 2005 and charged with implementing a Great Start system for Michigan both at the state level as well as one community at a time. As part of that effort, the Corporation also was given responsibility for leading the state's federal child care quality efforts on behalf of the Office of Great Start because child care is a critical key to early learning and development of young children. The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is working across Michigan to assure solid returns from solid investments in early childhood development.
The Executive Committee includes the State Superintendent, or his or her designated representative from within the Department, and 14 members appointed by the Governor. Members serve 4-year terms.
Statute
Contact Information
Dawne Bell
Chief Executive Officer
Early Childhood Investment Corporation/Great Start
8164 Executive Court, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 371-9000
Fax: (517) 371-9080
Members:
Hiram Fitzgerald, DeWitt
Term expires July 22, 2022
Kristen McDonald, Bay City
Term expire July 22, 2022
Sharyl Smith, Farmington Hills
Term expires July 22, 2022
Nkechy Ezeh, Lansing
Term expires July 22, 2023
Kenyatta Stephens, Farmington Hills
Term expires July 22, 2023
Ann Cameron, Brimley
Term expires July 22, 2023
Sharon Peters, Belleville
Term expires July 22, 2024
Kevin Stotts, Ada
Term expires July 22, 2024
Ja'Nel Jamerson, Ann Arbor
Term expires July 22, 2024
Jana Dean, East Lansing
Term expires July 22, 2024
Sonia Acosta, Bloomfield Hills
Term expires July 22, 2025
Luanne Ewald, Royal Oak
Term expires July 22, 2025
Laurie Linscott, East Lansing
Term expires July 22, 2025
John Severson, North Muskegon
Term expires July 22, 2025
