Our Advisory Committee is committed to ensure that Kids Voting Ohio is successfully implemented, accessible to all, and provides resources and opportunities for all Ohio Students.
The Kids Voting Ohio Advisory Committee
Our Staff
Kids Voting Advisory Committee
Michael Collins
Executive Director
Michael Collins has been involved and invested in Ohio education and students for decades. Mr. Collins Served on the Westerville City School Board and the Ohio State Board of Education. Currently, Mr. Collins is the president of an education policy consulting firm, The Michael Collins Group, located in central Ohio.
"Kids Voting Ohio is the new version of the non-partisan civic education program that has been entirely revamped to fit the 2020's perspective and voting practices for students of this era."
Email Mike at mike@mcgstrategies.com
Matina Bliss
Program Director
Matina Bliss is an advocate for youth education and youth engagement. Matina Graduated from Ohio State University in 2019 and began her career in education policy at The Michael Collins Group. Ms. Bliss considers voter and civic education necessary for a thriving democracy and society.
"Kids Voting Ohio will offer students a pathway to life long voting habits and deep-rooted community and civic engagement."
Email Matina at matina@mcgstrategies.com
Kids Voting Stakeholder Group
Name
Title
Shannon Hardin
President of Columbus City Council
John O'Grady
Franklin County Commissioner
Colleen Moidu
Executive Director, Westerville Education Foundation
Teri Morgan
Senior Deputy Director of Board and Management Services, Ohio School Boards Association
Julie Davis
Executive Director, Ohio Elementary Principal's Association
Melvin Brown
Superintendent, Reynoldsburg City Schools
Antionette Miranda
District 6 State School Board Member
Elizabeth Kirby
Superintendent, Cleveland Heights-University Heights
Patricia Collins Murdock
Executive Director, Ohio Education Association
Jerry Rampelt
Education Consultant
Suzette Heller
Executive Director, American Legion
Laurie Gatton
Franklin County Youth at the Booth Coordinator
Sarah Ries
Marketing Specialist, Ohio Secretary of State's Office
Carolyn Everidge-Frey
Executive Director, Center for Teaching, Leading and Learning at the Ohio Department of Education
Stephanie Schlegel
Associate Director of Student Services at the Education Services Center
Sara Stiffler
Manager of Civic Education Outreach Programs for the Supreme Court of Ohio
Kate Strickland
Executive Director, Ohio Center for Law Related Education
Charlie Myers
Executive Director, Ohio YMCAYouth and Government
Jen Miller
Executive Director, League of Women Voters Ohio
Linda McKean
Social Studies Consultant, Ohio Department of Education
Aaron Ockerman
Executive Director, Ohio Association of Election Officials