There are many ways to impact public policy at the local, state or federal level. While the most obvious way is to be elected to public office, this event will explore how individuals can impact policy by being appointed to advisory boards and commissions specifically focusing on Ann Arbor as an example.

Board and commission members serve in an advisory role to help to direct policy by making suggestions and recommendations to their local elected policymakers and government management. This system of commissions is intended to be representative of, and responsive to, the communities they serve.

Panelists

Kayla Coleman: Community Engagement Specialist, City of Ann Arbor
Molly Kleinman: Managing Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program and Chair of the Ann Arbor City Transportation Commission
Ember McCoy: Ann Arbor Energy Commissioner & U-M Ph.D. student
Sarah Mills: Senior Project Manager, Graham Sustainability Institute; Lecturer, School for Environment and Sustainability; and Chair of the City of Ann Arbor Planning Commission

Moderator: Neeraja Aravamudan, Director, The Edward Ginsberg Center