Profiles

Joe Gutowski is a long term resident of Lapeer County. He has engaged in various forms of political work, working to introduce more truth and honesty into political campaigning. He currently lobbies pro bono for the Rural Caucus and the Rural Michigan Action Alliance, and more specifically for the residents of rural communities throughout Michigan…

Peter Sinclair is a Videographer, specializing in environment and energy issues, based in Midland, Michigan. For a dozen years, Mr Sinclair produced a monthly video series for the Yale University School of Environment, and has interviewed hundreds of the world’s leading scientists and engineers. Mr Sinclair has also been Media director of the Dark Snow…

Michigan Sen. Erika Geiss represents Michigan’s 1st Senate District and is the Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Michigan Senate and Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.

Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is a former Colorado State Senator, the original sponsor of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program in Colorado, and is the current Co-Executive Director of the State Innovation Exchange (SiX).

Mercedes Harvey-Flowers teaches U.S. History and Advanced Placement Research at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She is a 2023-2024 Teach Plus Senior Writing Fellow.

Abigail Deatrick is a State Organizing Coordinator amplifying community voices, events, and stories to keep people informed and engaged. Check in weekly for her guides on how to take action on key issues in the state.