Since 1995, the Michigan EPFP has scheduled an annual "Day at the Capitol" for the Michigan Fellows. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with key elected officials and policy advisors from Michigan State government. This seminar serves as an important part of the Fellow's preparation for the Washington Policy Seminar, held annually in the Spring.
The Michigan EPFP is indebted to each of these individuals for sharing their expertise and helping program participants better understand the public policy process in Michigan.
| First Name | Last Name | EPFP Alum | Title | Organization | Seminar Topic | Year |
| Ms. Louise | Alderson | Director of Legislative Affairs | Governor's Office | Governor's Legislative Priorities | 1997-98 | |
| Mr. John | Arundel | House Administrator, Office of the Speaker | Michigan House of Representatives | Republican Legislative Agenda | 1998-98 | |
| Mr. Loren | Bennett | State Senator | Michigan Senate | Senate Education Initiatives | 2000-01 | |
| Dr. Michael | Boulus | 1976-77 | Executive Director | Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan | Current Issues in Higher Education | 2002-03 |
| Executive Director | Middle Cities Education Association | Moderator | 1997-00 | |||
| Ms. Diane | Byrum | State Senator; Minority Vice Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee | Michigan Senate | Election Reform Proposals | 2001-02 | |
|
Ms. Sue C. |
Carnell | 1999-2000 | Education Policy Advisor to Governor Jennifer Granholm | Governor’s Office | The Governor’s Education Agenda | 2003-04 |
| Ms. Nancy | Cassis | State Representative; Chair, House Taxation Committee | Michigan House of Representatives | Tax Policy in Michigan | 1998-00 | |
| Ms. Cheryl | Chapko | 1996-97 | Chief of Staff | Office of State Senator Harry Gast | Role of Legislative Staff | 1997-98 |
| Ms. Stephanie | Comai-Page | Deputy Director, State Government Affairs | Governor's Office | Federal Block Grant Issues | 1995-96 | |
|
Ms. Nancy W. |
Duncan | Deputy State Budget Director | Department of Management and Budget | Understanding the State Budget Process | 2003-05 | |
| Mr. Paul | Gieleghem | State Representative; Minority Vice Chair | House Education Committee | House Democratic Caucus Agenda | 2002-03 | |
| Ms. Pan | Godchaux | State Representative | Michigan House of Representatives | 2000-01 | ||
| Mr. Mike | Hanley | State Representative; House Minority Leader | Michigan House of Representatives | Democrat's Legislative Agenda | 1998-00 | |
| Mr. Scott | Jenkins | Governor's Education Advisor | Governor's Office | The Governor's Education Agenda | 1999-02 | |
| Mr. Alan | Kennedy |
Chief
of Staff, House Democratic Caucus |
Michigan
House of Representatives |
House
Democratic Agenda |
2001-02 | |
| Mr. Wayne | Kuipers | State Senator; Chair, Senate Education Committee | Michigan Senate | Senate Republican Caucus Agenda | 2002-05 | |
| State Representative; Chair, House Education Committee | Michigan House of Representatives | House Education Agenda | 2000-02 | |||
| Mr.
Dan
|
Loepp
|
|
Lobbyist | Karoub & Associates | Balance of Power & Term Limits | 1999-00 |
| Chief of Staff, Office of the Speaker of the House | Michigan House of Representatives | Impact of Term Limits | 1997-98 | |||
| Mr. Brett | Marr | Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs Division | Governor's Office | Governor's Legislative Agenda | 2000-01 | |
| Ms. Kate | McAullife | 1980-81 | Assistant Superintendent | Michigan Department of Education | Moderator | 2000-01 |
| Mr. Mark | Murray | State Treasurer & Special Advisor to the Governor | State of Michigan | Economic Outlook | 1998-99 | |
|
Mr. Brian |
Palmer | State Representative, Chair, House Education Committee | Michigan House of Representatives | House Republican Caucus Agenda | 2003-05 | |
| Mr. Kirk | Profit | State Representative; Chair, House Taxation Committee | Michigan House of Representatives | Tax Policy in Michigan | 1997-98 | |
| Dr. Douglas B. | Roberts | State Treasurer | State of Michigan | Economic Outlook | 1997-98 | |
| Dr. Joe | Schwarz | State Senator; Chair, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education | Michigan Senate | Higher Education Policy | 1999-00 | |
|
Ms. Martha |
Scott | State Senator; Member, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid | Michigan Senate | Senate Democratic Caucus Agenda | 2002-03 | |
|
Mr. David
|
Seitz | Deputy Director & Policy Development Coordinator | House Republican Policy Office | House Republication Caucus Agenda | 2002-03 | |
| Ms. Mary Kay | Shields | 1986-87 | Special Advisor for Charter Schools | Governor's Office | Public School Academies | 1995-96 |
| Ms. Alma Wheeler | Smith | State Senator | Michigan Senate | Election 2002 | 2000-01 | |
|
Mr. Douglas |
Spade | State Representative, House Education Committee | Michigan House of Representatives | House Democratic Caucus Agenda | 2003-04 | |
| Mr. Leon | Stille | State Senator; Chair, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education & School Aid | Michigan Senate | Education Reform & Funding | 2001-02 | |
|
Mr. John G. |
Strand | Legislative Council Administrator | Michigan Legislature | Legislative Council Agencies & Roles | 2003-04 | |
| Sen. Michael | Switalski | State Senator | Member, Senate Appropriations Committee | Senate Democratic Caucus Agenda | 2004-05 | |
| Mr. Craig | Thiel | 2000-01 | Fiscal Analyst | Senate Fiscal Agency | Role of Fiscal Agency | 2004-05 |
| Mr. Christopher | Thomas | Director of Elections | Michigan Department of State | Campaign Finance Reform | 1995-96 | |
| Dr. Donald | Weatherspoon | 1973-74 | Assistant Superintendent | Michigan Department of Education | Moderator | 2001-02 |
| Mr. Chuck | Wilbur | 2001-02 | Deputy, Policy & Planning | Governor's Office | Governor's Policy Initiatives | 2004-05 |
|
Mr. Don |
Wotruba | 1998-99 | Director of Legislative Affairs | Michigan Association of School Boards | Policy Issues Facing K-12 Schools | 2002-03 |