Director of Public Affairs named by Gov. Whitmer
Attorney Mikhail Perkins has been promoted to Director of Public Affairs for the Executive Office of the Governor. The promotion was announced by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Perkins joined the administration as a legislative affairs specialist, providing expert policy and legal analysis on legislative matters to the governor and executive leadership. Prior to this, he served as a policy advisor for the Michigan Senate Majority Democratic Staff, specializing in finance, economic and community development, and judiciary and civil rights. He also worked as a legal extern at the Saginaw Defenders Office, led former state Representative Byrd’s office as chief of staff and legislative director, and was a law clerk at White & Wojda Attorneys and Counselors.
Perkins received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law and undergraduate degree in political science from Michigan State University.
Perkins joined the administration as a legislative affairs specialist, providing expert policy and legal analysis on legislative matters to the governor and executive leadership. Prior to this, he served as a policy advisor for the Michigan Senate Majority Democratic Staff, specializing in finance, economic and community development, and judiciary and civil rights. He also worked as a legal extern at the Saginaw Defenders Office, led former state Representative Byrd’s office as chief of staff and legislative director, and was a law clerk at White & Wojda Attorneys and Counselors.
Perkins received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law and undergraduate degree in political science from Michigan State University.
Zoom program for caregivers outlines state’s new Power of Attorney Act Jan. 14
Michigan’s adoption of a new Power of Attorney Act in July 2024 has led to more powers but also some limitations of previous power of attorney laws for those taking care of loved ones. Caregivers in Michigan wanting more information can attend a Zoom meeting on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. with a presentation by estate planning attorney Howard Collens of Collens Estate Law PLLC in Huntington Woods. The free event is being offered by The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program, a joint initiative of Gesher Human Services and Jewish Senior Life, which provides innovative and engaging activities, care, and socialization for those living with dementia along with support for their families at its two centers in West Bloomfield and Southfield. The Day Program welcomes people of all beliefs and faiths.
Director of the Brown Program, Debi Banooni, said that this event will also include information on patient advocate designations and a question-and-answer session. This will be the first in a series of educational open houses in 2025 to support caregivers, with funding provided by the Dee dee and Michael Perlman Caregivers Fund. Future programs will include a presentation by an activist and founder of a nonprofit for people living with dementia and a neurologist with expert knowledge of dementia.
“These open houses have been created as a support to caregivers in the community and participation in the Brown Program is not required to attend,” said Banooni.
To register for the program, email Joanna Dorfman at jdorfman@jslmi.org or call 248.6390 ext. 1.
Director of the Brown Program, Debi Banooni, said that this event will also include information on patient advocate designations and a question-and-answer session. This will be the first in a series of educational open houses in 2025 to support caregivers, with funding provided by the Dee dee and Michael Perlman Caregivers Fund. Future programs will include a presentation by an activist and founder of a nonprofit for people living with dementia and a neurologist with expert knowledge of dementia.
“These open houses have been created as a support to caregivers in the community and participation in the Brown Program is not required to attend,” said Banooni.
To register for the program, email Joanna Dorfman at jdorfman@jslmi.org or call 248.6390 ext. 1.
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