FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

September 25, 2019

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Women’s Commission and selected Cheryl Bergman to serve as the Commission’s Executive Director.

Cheryl Bergman, of East Lansing, is currently the owner of Bergman, Inc., a political and non-profit fundraising consulting firm, and senior advisor for Whitmer for Governor. Her clients have included Governor Jennifer Granholm, Senator Debbie Stabenow, The White House Project, Communities in Schools of Michigan, Michigan’s Children, and Children’s Trust Fund. Prior to starting her own consulting business, Ms. Bergman served as the agency relations director for the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center, and as the program administrator for the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University.

 Ms. Bergman serves as an advisory board member and chair of the external relations subcommittee for the Potter Park Zoo in Ingham County. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University.

 “When women in Michigan thrive, all Michiganders thrive. We must continue to work towards Michigan becoming a model state for equality,” Whitmer said. “The Michigan Women’s Commission addresses critical problems that women face every day while enabling women to develop skills and recognize their accomplishments and contributions towards our state. I’m confident that Cheryl has the experience and vision to lead this commission.”