Monique has received the following recognitions: Macomb County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Athena Award Recipient 2020, Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Healthcare 2020, Margrove College Distinguished Alumni 2018, Detroit Free Press and Metro Affairs Coalition Shining Light Award 2014, and dBusiness Magazine 30 in their 30’s Honoree 2013. She is a Leadership Detroit XXXVIII and Leadership Macomb XVII graduate. She has also served on the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Substance Use Disorder Policy Oversight Board, Michigan Celebrate Recovery, Great Start Collaborative Macomb, Macomb County Prisoner Re-Entry Advisory Council, Greater Area Detroit Health Council, Michigan Community Health Association Provider Alliance, Metro Affairs Coalition Public Health Task Force, Macomb Children’s Healthcare Access Program. Previously, Monique served as President & CEO of CARE of Southeastern Michigan, one of Michigan’s largest peer recovery coaching programs. She is committed to addressing economic inequality, advancing racial equity, and promoting the health and well-being of Michiganders through public policy change. Monique has dedicated her career to promoting social justice and advancing equity in Michigan. In her spare time, you can find her listening to an audiobook or podcast at 1.5x speed, having silly conversations with her niece, or spending time with her husband, family and friends.Ĭontact: Stanton was named President and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy in 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Community, Policy, and Leadership, both from Wayne State University. In her roles she was responsible for community engagement and outreach, advising on and researching grant opportunities, furthering economic development strategies, and connecting with public and private entities to advance policy recommendations. Congresswoman Haley Stevens and as a Community Outreach Representative for U.S. Prior to that, she served as the Economic Development Director for U.S. Most recently she worked as a Program Operations Manager for Pontiac Community Foundation where she assisted in evaluating, planning, and implementing community development initiatives. Prior to joining the League, Hannah served in various capacities across the government and nonprofit sectors. She is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and building equitable communities through policy change at the local, state, and federal levels. In her role with the league, Hannah works with organizations to connect the dots between policy and everyday life – ensuring that everyone has the skills, resources, and knowledge to be an effective advocate. She attended Wayne State University and holds a bachelor of arts in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor University.Ĭontact: Gyani joined the Michigan League for Public Policy in June of 2022 as the Metro Detroit Community Engagement Specialist. Renell’s career has been devoted to improving the results for families by promoting access to economic opportunities. The King Medal of Service Award recognizes individuals in Jackson for their community service and who believe in the basic tenets of cultural and ethnic diversity, recognize the richness and strength that comes from valuing others of different groups and encourage minority group members to participate fully in our society. In 2011, in recognition of her community service, Jackson College awarded Renell the Rev. She also served as Constituent Relations Director and District Representative for the Office of Michigan Senate Minority Leader, has managed a nonprofit that provided programs for youth and families and operated a child care program. Mark Schauer where she collaborated with a diverse array of community leaders, agencies, grassroots organizations and local units of government. Prior to coming to the League, she worked as Senior District Representative for U.S. Renell has recently participated in the Leadership Institute for State-Based Advocates Project with the Annie E. She is motivated by the belief that all children and adults deserve the opportunity to achieve their dreams regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or economic class. As community engagement consultant, Renell works with organizations throughout the state in connecting the impact of budget and tax policies to their communities. Renell Weathers, Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) Community Engagement Consultant.
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