Staff

Meet the Team

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Portrait of a woman with blonde hair and light makeup, smiling, with green foliage in the background.

Venessa Keesler, Ph.D

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Portrait of a smiling woman with light skin and long brown hair, standing in front of green plants.

vkeesler@launchmichigan.org

Sara Kraemer, Ph.D

Chief Operations Officer

skraemer@launchmichigan.org

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A woman with curly dark hair smiling in front of a window with brick wall in the background.

Wendy Larvick

Director of Policy and Engagement

wlarvick@launchmichigan.org

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A smiling young woman with long wavy hair and glasses, wearing a black top, inside a building with brick and metal walls.

Emily Fishkin

Senior Communications Manager

efishkin@launchmichigan.org

Contact Us

Press & Communications

communications@launchmichigan.org

Speaking & Presenting Opportunities

participate@launchmichigan.org

General Questions

info@launchmichigan.org