We sat down with 4 Lobbyists Centered In The Lansing Area in this special edition of The A-List Hour! Lindsay Case Palsrok is the Director of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where she advocates for Southeast Michigan businesses on key policy issues such as health care, infrastructure, transportation, and education reform. Before joining the Chamber, she worked as a legislative aide to Rick Olson in the Michigan House of Representatives, supporting legislative development and managing communications with stakeholders and constituents.Sarah Hubbard is a seasoned leader in government relations, public affairs, and higher education, currently serving as Principal and Co-Owner of Acuitas, a Lansing-based consulting firm. She advises a wide range of clients on advocacy and political strategy while maintaining strong relationships with top Michigan officials. Elected to the University of Michigan Board of Regents in 2020, she has held key leadership roles and helped guide the university through major financial decisions and crises. Previously, she spent 17 years with the Detroit Regional Chamber as Senior Vice President of Government Relations. Hubbard holds multiple degrees from the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University and has been widely recognized for her leadership and influence. Brandy Johnson serves as President of MCCA, a role she has held since December 2021, after working in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on education policy and leading the state’s Sixty by 30 initiative. She previously founded and directed the Michigan College Access Network and has held roles under Governor Jennifer Granholm focused on college access and policy. Brandy has also contributed to statewide and regional education efforts through various appointments and commissions. Recognized for her leadership in education advocacy, she holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Michigan. Deidra Wilson is the Vice President of Government Relations at McLaren Health Care Corporation, where she focuses on advancing quality, evidence-based, and cost-efficient health care. She previously spent over a decade at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, playing a key role in state advocacy, including helping pass major legislation in 2013 to modernize the organization. Earlier in her career, she worked in federal and state government roles, including with Congressman Joe Knollenberg and the Michigan Senate. Recognized for her leadership, she has received several notable honors and holds degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.Together, these women display leadership across higher education, economic development, and healthcare in Michigan.
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May 11 20261 hr and 37 mins