Government Relations Public Policy Committee

About

The primary purpose of the Government Relations Public Policy Committee (GRPCC) is to advance philanthropy’s collective voice in public policy. The GRPPC supports policy engagement consistent with CMF’s mission, vision and values that:  

• Maintain a healthy philanthropic sector. 

• Promote and advance equity. 

• Address the needs of Michigan residents, especially in marginalized communities. 

• Engage philanthropy as meaningful partners in the development, implementation and oversight of public policies that support, rather than supplant, government services. 

"The Ruth Mott Foundation’s commitment to community engagement includes supporting the agency of Flint residents and encouraging civic participation and advocacy, which are also core principles of CMF’s Government Relations Public Policy Committee. Participation on the committee supports my personal engagement and learning related to advocacy and models the power that is possible through collective voice and action."

-Raquel R. Robinson, GRPPC Member and Vice President of Programs, Ruth Mott Foundation

Committee

Government Relations Public Policy Committee members include:

• Dave Mengebier, Chair, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation 
• Robin Ferriby, Clark Hill PLC
• Meredith Freeman, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation 
• Diana Giles, Community Foundation for Muskegon County
• Neal Hegarty, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation 
• Paul Hillegonds, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
• Sara Ismail, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
• Megan Johnston, Stryker Johnston Foundation
• Dan Kildee, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
• Kelley Kuhn, Michigan Nonprofit Association
• Wendy Lewis Jackson, The Kresge Foundation 
• Phyllis Meadows, The Kresge Foundation
• Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation
• Tayo Moss, Michigan Health Endowment Fund
• Mackenzie Price, Huron County Community Foundation
• Raquel Robinson, Ruth Mott Foundation 
• Punita Thurman, The Skillman Foundation
• Jenée Velasquez, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation
• Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy
• Kyle Caldwell, CMF

Advisor Roles are held by:

• Dana Linnane, Governor's Office of Foundation Liaison
• Eric Lupher, Citizens Research Council
• Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy
• Jeff Williams, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy 

Staff Liaison Roles are held by: 

• Regina Bell, CMF
• Nathan Murphy, CMF
• Rea Maci, CMF

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While CMF represents the collective interests of philanthropy in Michigan, it is important to note that membership dues do not go towards advocacy work.