Kellen Epstein

Staff

Kellen Epstein

Chief Development Officer

Kellen Epstein is the Chief Development Officer at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. In this role she oversees all fundraising and alumni relations efforts, coordinates with the dean and other members of the Ford…

News

Giving Blueday 2025: (another) record setting day of giving

May 2, 2025

On March 19, more than 150 members of the Ford School community came together to raise a record-setting $53,000 for student support as part of U-M’s annual Giving Blueday celebration.The incredible support unlocked a generous $25,000 challenge and...

Three graduates in academic regalia, smiling joyfully during a graduation ceremony. The person in the center wears a black cap and gown adorned with a colorful stole, flanked by two individuals, one also in cap and gown and the other in a formal blue outfit.

State & Hill

Class notes, fall 2024

Dec 17, 2024

David Rivait (MPP ’84) was appointed by Governor Pritzker to the State of Illinois’ eight-member Budgeting for Results Commission. The Commission advises on an annual performance-based budget and provides oversight and guidance for assessments of...

Top row (from left to right): Laura Bishop (MPA ’99), Tyler (BA ’19) and Meghan Coady, Cristian Casanova (MPP ’21). Bottom row (from left to right): Jim Hudak (MPP ’71) with Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Dr. Gladys Mitchell-Walthour (MPP ’02), Eric (MPP ’87) and Kaye Norenberg.