We have a full time staff working under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. Our office is in Lansing, Michigan.
Meet the Staff
Supporting the Commission and Improving Indigent Defense
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Kristen Staley
Executive Director
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Marla McCowan
Deputy Director/Training Director
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Marcela Westrate
State Office Administrator and Legislative Director
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Jonah Siegel
Research Director
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Melissa Wangler
Senior Regional Manager
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Rebecca Mack
Grants Director
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Susan Prentice-Sao
Program Manager - Youth Defense Training
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Deborah Mitchell
Training Analyst
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Nicole Walter
Regional Manager - South Central Michigan
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Bradley Sheaffer
Grant Analyst
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Neil Weinberg
Research Analyst
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Brett Baker
Grant Analyst
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Lauren Calef
Regional Manager - Northern Michigan
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Matthew Lozen
Regional Manager - Mid Michigan
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Tracey M. Martin
Regional Manager - Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties
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Jacklyn Downer
Executive Assistant
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Abraham Gonzales
Regional Manager - Western Michigan
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Jessica Paladino
Regional Manager - Wayne County