Profiles

Stacy Rounds is a writer and growth producer for The Gander. Prior to joining the team, Stacy has worked as a writer, editor, and engagement specialist covering topics ranging from local history, disability advocacy, recreation, and food hotspots to relationships and mental health.

Winnie Brinks represents Grand Rapids in the Michigan State Senate, is the Senate Majority Leader, and is a NewDEAL Leader.

Katherine Nitz has been advocating for public education at the local and state level for as part of the non profit organization Start School Later. As a mom of four, she is dedicated to improving the mental and physical health and safety of all students by implementing health school start times to align with CDC…

Randi Weingarten is the president of AFT – American Federation of Teachers.

Gay Henson is secretary-treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.

Chaunie Brusie is a mom of five, a native Michigander, and a Registered Nurse turned writer and editor. She specializes in health and medical writing. Her work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times to Glamour to Parents magazine.

Chris Edelson is an assistant professor of Government at American University and has published two books on US presidential power.