Biographical Information

Born: July 11, 1970 in Portland
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Joseph Rivet
Children: Elijah, Laken, Ella, Madison, Grant, Courtney
Education: Michigan State University, BA History (1988-92) University of Michigan Flint, MPA Educational Administration (2008-10)
Employment/Military Record: CEO Greater Midland Community Centers Vice President, Michigan Future Vice President, The Skillman Foundation Chief of Staff, Michigan Department of Education Senior Policy Advisor/Federal Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Human Services Executive Director, Michigan Head Start Association
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 35th District 2022
General Vote: 62,105 of 116,351 (53%)
Primary Vote: 22,585 of 22,585 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Association for Justice; Michigan Education Association PAC; Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary); Michigan Nurses Association (primary); Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Other Offices: Bay City Commissioner - current
Religion: Catholic

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Elizabeth Trombley, Chief of Staff
etrombley@senate.michigan.gov
Kevin Hayes, Director of District and Constituent Services
khayes@senate.michigan.gov
Stephen Prince, Legislative Director
sprince@senate.michigan.gov
Shannon Thelen, Scheduler/Officer Manager
sthelen@senate.michigan.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 3
Income Tax Credit
SB 72
Criminal Procedure
SB 80
Weapons
SB 130
Brownfield Redevelopment
SB 144
Income Tax Credit
SB 166
Police Retirement System
SB 193
2023-24 Capital Outlay
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