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Karissa Kresge
Karissa Kresge graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2013 with a degree in International Relations. She earned her master’s in Public Policy from the University of Michigan, where she also served as a graduate student instructor, teaching public policy and economics.
During her studies, she worked as a policy and research contractor intern at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and as a federal affairs intern in the Governor’s office.
After earning her master’s degree in 2022, Karissa began her career as a Data Analyst for the National Youth Employment Coalition. She then became an Executive Policy Analyst for the Public Health Administration at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, where she has been working since 2022.
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