LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Virtual is proud to announce the appointment of three new, distinguished leaders who have been elected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors. These esteemed professionals bring a wealth of experience to the Michigan Virtual Board and will play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission to support educational excellence in Michigan.
As a non-profit educational organization celebrating its 25th year of operations, Michigan Virtual has maintained a balance of education and business leaders serving on its Board. The newly appointed Board members include:
1. Ms. Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA)
2. Dr. John Severson, Exec. Dir. of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)
3. Ms. Tiffany Taylor, Partner and Chief People and Impact Officer at Global Silicon Valley (GSV) Ventures
These individuals were selected for their outstanding contributions to education and their commitment to improving learning opportunities for students and educators across Michigan.
Brandy Johnson, representing the state’s community colleges, shared her excitement about her new role, saying, “Community colleges play a vital role in Michigan’s education system, and I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors for Michigan Virtual. Michigan Virtual creates innovative solutions with K-12 districts to enhance the learning experience for students pursuing postsecondary education options.”
John Severson, from MAISA, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Michigan Virtual Board. “I am honored to further an already great working relationship with Michigan Virtual and to contribute to the betterment of education in our state. I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board to ensure that all Michigan students have access to high-quality educational resources.”
As a business leader in the educational technology space, Ms. Taylor emphasized the importance of continued innovation as we examine how to harness the power of new technologies to accelerate learning for all learners. “Examining the intersection of instructional impact and technology is more critical than ever. I am honored to represent the ed-tech business community on the Michigan Virtual Board and to help increase access to impactful learning in Michigan.”
President and CEO of Michigan Virtual, Jamey Fitzpatrick added, “The addition of these three exceptional leaders to our Board will enhance our capacity to drive educational innovation and excellence across the state. We look forward to their valuable contributions.”
The newly appointed Board members officially assumed their roles on October 7, 2023. For more information about Michigan Virtual’s Board of Directors, please visit https://michiganvirtual.org/about/board/.
