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2025 Association Public Policy Roundtable

A day dedicated to helping associations move Michigan forward

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Held annually, the MSAE's Public Policy Roundtable is recognized as one of Lansing’s most significant bipartisan events of the year. This conference features the perspectives from Capitol insiders and insights from Michigan's Quadrant Leaders.  It is the premiere legislative conference dedicated to the association community. In a time of division and political animus, MSAE invites you to be a part of this unique bipartisan event. 

Registration Fees

MSAE Member: $229
Not-Yet-A-Member: $259

Yellow Arrow RightLooking to bring more than one team member to the Public Policy Roundtable? Complete the registration process for your first team member and receive a discount code for $20 off additional team members in your confirmation email! 

Mitch Albers
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Mitch Albers Legal Counsel Michigan Association for Justice
Taylor Alpert
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Taylor Alpert Manager, Government Relations Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Derek Bajema
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Derek Bajema President & CEO Michigan Beverage Association
Bonnifer Ballard
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Bonnifer Ballard CEO Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Bridgette Bauer
Bridgette Bauer Public Affairs Manager Bellwether Public Relations
Drew Beardslee
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Drew Beardslee VP, Government Affairs Michigan Retailers Association
Adam Bitely
Adam Bitely Vice President of Public Affairs Bellwether Public Relations
Rochelle A. Black
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Rochelle A. Black Vice Pres. for Government & Community Relations Oakland University
Lisa Bowman
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Lisa Bowman Member Services Coordinator Michigan Society of Association Executives
Jared Burkhart
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Jared Burkhart Chief Executive Officer Big I Michigan
Eric Bussis
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Eric Bussis Chief Economist State of Michigan
Mary Kate Cunningham
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Mary Kate Cunningham Chief Public Policy and Governance Officer American Society of Association Executives
Abby Cypher
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Abby Cypher Executive Director Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education
Angel Davis
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Angel Davis Director of Meetings and Events Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Debbie Denyer
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Debbie Denyer Group Sales Specialist Mission Point Resort
Kristy Doak
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Kristy Doak Director of Sales for Lansing Center Choose Lansing
Mason Doerr
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Mason Doerr V.P. Government Relations Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Denise Donohue
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Denise Donohue CEO County Road Association of Michigan
Bob Doyle
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Bob Doyle President & CEO Michigan Association of CPAs
Dustin Earley
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Dustin Earley Deputy Director of Engagement County Road Association of Michigan
Scott T. Ellis
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Scott T. Ellis Executive Director Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Erika Farley
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Erika Farley Executive Director Rental Property Owners Association
Ryan Fewins-Bliss
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Ryan Fewins-Bliss EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Michigan College Access Network
Nichole Fisher
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Nichole Fisher Executive Director Michigan Recreation and Park Association
Jen Flood
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Jen Flood State Budget Director State of Michigan
Simeon Foster
Simeon Foster Vice President of Operations OAV
Robert D. Fowler
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Robert D. Fowler CEO Public Policy Associates
Katie Gadulka
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Katie Gadulka SVP, Chief Member Experience Officer Michigan Association of CPAs
LiChail Gaines
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LiChail Gaines Director of Government Affairs, Public Policy and DEI Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
Carson Gatt
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Carson Gatt Government Policy Advisor Dykema Gossett PLLC
Scott Graham
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Scott Graham Executive Director Michigan Brewers Guild
Adrian Hemond
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Adrian Hemond CEO & Chairman Grassroots Midwest
Kara S. Henrys
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Kara S. Henrys Director of Learning & Strategic Partnerships Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Mary Chris Hotchkiss
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Mary Chris Hotchkiss Group Sales Director Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
Josh Hovey
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Josh Hovey Partner Bellwether Public Relations
Kate Hude
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Kate Hude Senior Association Management Specialist/Staff Attorney Dykema Gossett PLLC
Royce Humm
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Royce Humm Executive Director Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel
Ryan Hundt
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Ryan Hundt Chief Executive Officer Michigan Works! Association
Kristi James
Kristi James Chief of Staff State of Michigan
Nate Johnson
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Nate Johnson President Michigan State Police Troopers Association
Michael D. Johnston
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Michael D. Johnston EVP of Government Affairs & Workforce Development Michigan Manufacturers Association
Karlene S. Ketola
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Karlene S. Ketola Chief Executive Officer Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
Molly Kreykes
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Molly Kreykes Group Sales Manager Crystal Mountain
Matt Kurta
Matt Kurta Associate Karoub Associates
Teri L. Langley
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Teri L. Langley Executive Director Michigan Association of Centers for Independent Living DBA Disability Network of Michigan
The Honorable Dan Lauwers
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The Honorable Dan Lauwers Senate Republican Floor Leader State of Michigan
Nate Love
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Nate Love Lobbyist Kelley Cawthorne
Jacob Manning
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Jacob Manning Grassroots Coordinator & Policy Advisor Small Business Association of Michigan
Jennifer Marsh
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Jennifer Marsh Vice President First National Bank of Michigan
Denise G. McGinn
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Denise G. McGinn President Association Guidance
Mary McGinn
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Mary McGinn Operations Coordinator Association Guidance
Betty McNerney
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Betty McNerney Communications Specialist County Road Association of Michigan
Angela Minicuci
Angela Minicuci Partner Bellwether Public Relations
Donna Oser, CAE
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Donna Oser, CAE President and CEO Michigan Society of Association Executives
Jada K Paisley
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Jada K Paisley Executive Director Michigan Golf Course Association
Tara Paksi
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Tara Paksi Associate Director Michigan Society of Association Executives
Julie Pingston
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Julie Pingston President & CEO Choose Lansing
Stephen Pontoni
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Stephen Pontoni Executive Director Michigan Association for Justice
Jerry L. Preston
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Jerry L. Preston President Birch Run Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Honorable Ranjeev Puri
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The Honorable Ranjeev Puri House Democratic Leader State of Michigan
Kelli Saunders
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Kelli Saunders Vice President of Policy and Engagement Small Business Association of Michigan
John Sellek
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John Sellek Founder & CEO Harbor Strategic Public Affairs
Nicole Sevrey
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Nicole Sevrey Public Policy Communications Specialist Michigan Farm Bureau
Amber Sheerin
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Amber Sheerin Program and Event Director Michigan Library Association
The Honorable Rachelle Smit
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The Honorable Rachelle Smit Speaker Pro-Tempore State of Michigan
Derek Smith
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Derek Smith Parks & Recreation Director Michigan Recreation and Park Association
Jennifer Smith
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Jennifer Smith Director of Government Relations Michigan Association of School Boards
Alfred Snow
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Alfred Snow Director of Sales & Service Destination Ann Arbor
Jill S. Sokacz
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Jill S. Sokacz President & CEO Michigan Trucking Association
Kristen Swiantek
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Kristen Swiantek Director Michigan Adult, Community & Alternative Education Association
LaShawn Thomas
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LaShawn Thomas Government Relations Director Michigan Association of CPAs
Maddie Thomas
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Maddie Thomas Policy Associate Public Policy Associates
John Tramontana
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John Tramontana Executive Director/CEO Michigan Dental Association
Elaine Unger
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Elaine Unger Sales Manager Choose Lansing
Anoosha Vemulapati
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Anoosha Vemulapati Government Relations Coordinator Michigan Association of CPAs
Jessica Wilk
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Jessica Wilk Sales Manager Choose Lansing
Zach Willoughby
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Zach Willoughby Coordinator of Grassroots Advocacy Michigan Manufacturers Association
Katie Witkowski
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Katie Witkowski Director of Government and External Affairs Michigan Community College Association
David Worthams
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David Worthams Director - Employment Policy Michigan Manufacturers Association
Lindsay Young
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Lindsay Young Chief of Staff State of Michigan

For More Information:

Tara Paksi
Tara Paksi
Associate Director Michigan Society of Association Executives (517)225-3886