On May 29, enterprise reporter Ron French will discuss the far-reaching impacts of the Flint Water Crisis on children with three expert panelists.
Jackquelyn Garrett
Jackquelyn manages data systems and supports fundraising efforts for the Center. Previously, Jackquelyn has served as a Program Manager at Michigan Community Resources where she convened Metro Detroit nonprofits and provided capacity-building services related to fundraising and program design and implementation. Prior to working at Michigan Community Resources, she led college access initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber and served as a staff member for a member of the Detroit City Council. A native Detroiter, Jackquelyn is a passionate advocate for equitable opportunity expansion for Michiganians. Jackquelyn is a proud graduate of Wayne State University where she majored in Public Affairs. She can be found biking and kayaking in Michigan’s bountiful state parks. You can reach her at jgarrett@centerformichigan.org.
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Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on the FAFSA fiasco’s impact on MI students
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing how the changes to 2024’s FAFSA form are burdening Michigan students, families and educational institutions.
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss FAFSA changes, impact on Michigan students
Education reporter Isabel Lohman will be joined by experts on April 24 for a virtual discussion of how the changes to 2024’s FAFSA form are burdening Michigan students, families and educational institutions.
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Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on Michigan disappearing winters
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing the cultural and ecological impacts of warming winters
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan’s warming winters
Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.
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Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on Michigan opioid epidemic
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing the state’s drug crisis and how Michigan governments are spending the $1.5 billion in opioid settlement funds
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan spending of opioid settlement
On Feb. 28, Bridge reporters and experts will discuss the drug crisis and how Michigan governments are spending the $1.5 billion coming the state’s way.
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Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break talk on the publication’s impact in Michigan
The latest Lunch Break event featured Senior Editor David Zeman and Executive Editor of Impact and Enterprise Joel Kurth discussing stories that have made a difference, our plans for 2024 and future projects.
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss journalism, impact and public service
The Jan. 24 event features retiring senior editor, David Zeman, and executive editor of impact and enterprise, Joel Kurth. They will talk about coverage plans, Zeman’s career and answer questions.
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Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on MI Democrats’ year in the majority
The latest Lunch Break event featured elected leaders from both parties discussing the 2023 legislative session’s biggest successes and failures.