Michigan United

We are a coalition of labor, business, social service and civil rights members all across Michigan, fighting for the rights of homeowners, renters, immigrant families and students.

Michigan United
is a 501c(3). Donations are
tax-deductible.

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Call us at: 1-877-507-7774

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Our Staff

 

Our staff is working hard across the state to develop campaigns, train leaders and win justice. Please get in touch if you'd like to learn more about their work.

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1-877-507-7774

 Senior  Staff 

Ryan Bates

Executive Director, Ext. 729

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Bartosz Kumor

Director of Movement Politics, Ext. 727

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Adonis Flores

Immigrants Rights Coordinator, Ext. 708

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Megan O'Brien

Organizing Director

for Strategy, Ext. 713

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Ken Whittaker

Southeast Michigan Regional Organizing Director, Ext. 703

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Diego Bonesatti

Legal Services Director, Ext. 718

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Nicole Alequin

Organizing Director for Member

Power, Ext. 704

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Laura de Palma

Caring Majority Director, Ext. 709

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 Get  Involved 

Whether it's knocking doors, making calls or staffing events,
we're always open to more volunteers. 

 Detroit  Area Staff

Caitlin Homrich-Knieling

Small-Town & Rural Organizer

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Erik Shelley

Communications Coordinator, Ext. 720

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Emma Lockridge

Environmental Justice Organizer, Ext. 712

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Amanda Youssef

WE LEAD Coordinator, Ext. 725

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Elder Leslie Matthews

Criminal Justice & Clergy Organizer, Ext. 715

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Abraham Aiyash

State-wide Training Director

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 Administrative  Team

 Flint  Area Staff

Rev. Monica Villareal

Flint Community Organizer,
Ext. 714

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Frances Barber

Operations Manager, Ext. 716

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 West Michigan  Staff

Alex Pulido

Kalamazoo Immigration Services Coordinator, Ext. 705

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Ed Genesis

Kalamazoo Criminal Justice Reform Organizer, Ext. 702

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Leticia Heusties

Grand Rapids Immigrants Rights Organizer,  Ext. 710

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Justice and  Dignity