Alice Kinney

Alice Kinney, a former federal employee and Peace Corps Volunteer from southwest Michigan, returned to graduate school after eight years of public service to strengthen her skills in state and local policy leadership. Prior to beginning her MPP at the Ford School, she worked at the U.S. Department of Education as a Grants Analyst. With interests in sustainability, rural development, and education systems, Alice aims to advance evidence-based policies that enhance climate resilience and expand educational opportunity across Michigan and beyond.