Pam holds a Master’s degree in social work and has direct practice experience with children,
youth and families in the areas of domestic violence, community mental health, juvenile justice
and homelessness. Her role at Michigan’s Children includes coordinating the Behavioral Health
and Housing Supports for Homeless Youth project, staffing the Michigan Network for Youth and
Families Policy and Advocacy Committee, policy analysis, legislative engagement and
participating in special projects.
Both personally and professionally, Pam has always considered herself an advocate. She works to build relationships with people holding diverse identities, and partners with them to elevate
voices with lived experience. In her advocacy work, she has developed and supported youth
advisory groups and peer education programs across a variety of settings. Pam was a past board member for the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan and the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Parent Council and currently serves on the Michigan Homeless Policy Council.