Directory

Joe Payovich is a web designer at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where he supports the web and digital projects needs of the Education Policy Initiative, Program for Practical Policy Engagement, Poverty…

Liz comes to YPL with seven years of experience working in the California Department of Public Health. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Sociology. At YPL, she will oversee our data operations, analyze and…

Jackie Riecks is a senior development assistant in the Ford School's Office of…

Stacey Rzeszut is the administrative coordinator for EPI and provides fiscal, operational and administrative support to the EPI team and predoctoral candidates. Outside of work, Stacey enjoys traveling with her…

Sharon Sand manages the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), an initiative designed to regularly survey a broad, representative group of Detroit residents about their communities, including their experiences, perceptions, priorities, and…

Zuzana Selcova Wiseley is the Senior Assistant to the Dean. Zuzana has over 20 years of experience in public and private fields of international relations and higher education. She manages WDC's international policy program development, student…

May Skelton is a Senior Career Development Specialist in the Ford School's Office of Career Services. As career development specialist, May helps Ford School students to navigate their career journeys, reflect on their professional goals, and develop…

Lauren Slagter is a senior communications specialist at Poverty Solutions, sharing the impact of the initiative’s research with members of the media and the public. Previously, Slagter spent eight years as a daily news reporter, primarily covering…

Tom Staines is a data analyst with the Education Policy Initiative. He joined EPI after obtaining his MPP at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of…

As a member of the Ford School Graduate Career Services Team, Casey works to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships and recruitment activities with government agencies, international organizations, non-profits, and the private sector to benefit…

Annie Taylor is a data analyst with the Education Policy Initiative. Her work at EPI focuses on early childhood projects, including designing and implementing research agendas for universal preschool programs in the Boston area. She joined EPI after…

As director, Peter works with Ford School students to discover future career paths, navigate their career journey, and develop/enhance professional competencies and skills.

Qia Yang is a data programmer for the Education Policy Initiative at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. His primary work is to maintain the Michigan Education Data Center, import data from the State of Michigan and…

Dr. Adams-Santos is a qualitative researcher who centers questions of sexuality, intimacy, and belonging in the digital era; in particular, how individuals navigate the racial, gender, and sexual politics of digital and urban landscapes in their search for intimacy and community.

Katie is a PhD student in Public Policy and Economics. An Active Duty Major in the United States Air Force with a background in the talent management enterprise, Katie's interests lie in labor economics and public policy, particularly as they apply…

Catalina is a joint doctoral student in the departments of Public Policy and Sociology. Prior to coming to Michigan, Catalina completed a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance at the University of Minnesota and…