Who We Are
OVERVIEW
The Great Lakes Political Academy, since its incubation in 2013, has trained more than 250 fellows in this intensive program. GLPA runs general programs and specialization programs that are highly regarded across the state of Michigan. Our general program covers all campaign topics and is designed to prepare experienced rising campaign leaders to manage competitive campaigns. Our specialization program covers specific campaign areas and is designed to prepare less-experienced rising campaign leaders to lead campaign departments.
Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) is aimed at recruiting and training progressive candidates for state and local offices. Our LEAD candidate training program was introduced in 2020 and is open to current and future candidates across the state.
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PROGRAM
Our next GLPA General Program will take place in the Spring of 2023 and will run for 12 weeks on Sundays. Our Specialization Program will take place in Fall of 2023 and will run for 8 weeks on Sundays.
Meet our staff
Caitlin O’Rourke, Senior Advisor
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Kendra Flowers, Data Fellow
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Denzel McCampbell, Communications Staff Lead
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Brian Merlos, Field Staff Lead
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CORE VALUES
GLPA's core values are:
Commitment to a positive campaign culture that reflects the vision of the world you are working toward;
Maximum and relentless pursuit of victory;
Dedication to internal and external collaboration;
Unyielding loyalty to the candidate and the campaign;
Respect for the due dignity of all those involved in the campaign.