Kerry Ebersole Singh

About Kerry Ebersole Singh

In December of 2021 Kerry joined the team at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as executive vice-president, chief talent solutions & engagement officer. In this role, she will lead MEDC’s strategic focus of developing high-wage skills growth by working with businesses, higher education institutions and communities to better attract, retain and cultivate the talent critical to growing the state’s economy. Prior to serving at MEDC, Kerry was the director of the Office of Sixty by 30 in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), where she established the office and launched two instrumental programs — Futures for Frontliners and MI Reconnect, important tools in creating a more talented workforce by creating a tuition-free path for Michiganders pursuing in-demand certificates or associate degrees. In this capacity, she also served as the chair of the MI STEM Council, designed to improve and promote innovation and collaboration in STEM education and prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. She also served as the lead staff supporting the state’s Workforce Development Board, helping to create a comprehensive, accessible and successful workforce development system. In conjunction with Kerry\'s time at LEO, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2021 tapped her to lead the Protect Michigan Commission community engagement strategy that aimed to educate residents on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. Prior to returning to state government by leading the Be Counted 2020 Census effort on behalf of Gov. Whitmer, she operated her own independent consulting firm, serving a variety of clients across business, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. She has experience creating and developing strategy for a variety of national, state and local government programs and advocacy campaigns, as well as nonprofit, social organizations and causes. Kerry got her start 25 years ago in Michigan’s competitive political and legislative arena. A former chief of staff to Barbara Farrah, a legislative liaison for the Department of Information Technology and constituent relations staff in the House of Representatives, Kerry has proved time and again to be a multisector professional leading solutions to critical issues facing Michigan. A graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in political theory and constitutional democracy, Kerry resides in East Lansing with her husband, Sam, and their 4-year old son, Remington Ebersole Singh.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Chief Talent Solutions and Engagement Officer

   Michigan Economic Development Corporation

   Dec 2021 — Present · US

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, James Madison College

  1995 — 1998