Policy and Advocacy

The policy and advocacy committee is tasked with maintaining a familiarization with the Michigan policy making environment, determining how to best educate various groups about OER, and to collaborate with MI OER Network committees and external groups to grow advocacy skills and impact. 

2025 Committee Members: 

Chair: Julia Rodriguez, Oakland University

Molly Ledermann, Washtenaw Community College

Gina Loveless, Michigan Department of Education

Mia Murphy, Michigan Association of State Universities

Evan Pauken, Michigan Community College Association

Reva Curry, Delta College

Justin Shorb, LibreTexts

Haley Laurila, Henry Ford College

Barbara Stevens, Grand Valley State University

Christina Steele, Glen Oaks Community College

Ian Matthews, Grand Rapids Community College

Adam Cloutier, Glen Oaks Community College

Raven Lanier, University of Michigan

Tiler Jewell, Saginaw Valley State University

Michele Behr, Western Michigan University

Stephanie Mathson, Central Michigan University

Questions? Contact the committee