The Review Magazine May / June 2021

my professional life to public service. I have held elected and appointed positions for over 12 years.” City of Eastpointe Assistant Manager Mariah Walton: “I Am Women’s History. From a path of strong, determined women, I am the first assistant city manager to serve, and be mentored by, the first woman appointed as the city manager of Eastpointe.” City of Battle Creek Manager Rebecca Fleury: “I Am Women’s History. I am the first woman city manager in Battle Creek’s history. I am proud that more than 50 percent of my senior leadership team are women, the city has its first female fire battalion chief, and two-thirds of our countywide COVID-19 response leadership are women.” Buena Vista Charter Township Superintendent Torrie L. McAfee: “I Am Women’s History. I overcame obstacles and was appointed the first Superintendent of Buena Vista Charter Township. I’ve contributed ambition, confidence, and leadership to American history.” Village of Newberry Manager Allison Watkins: “I Am Women’s History. The influence of strong women helped me become the first person in my family to graduate from college. I am proud to serve as one of the 16 percent of female municipal chief administrators in Michigan.”

City of Sterling Heights Councilmember Barb Ziarko: “I Am Women’s History. I serve on the Sterling Heights City Council where women are in the majority. I am a current member of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees." City of Bay City Manager Dana Muscott: “I Am Women’s History. I am the first woman to hold the city manager position in Bay City’s history and served in local government for 32 years, four of them as city manager.” I AM… THE FIRST FEMALE CITY MANAGER THE LONGEST-SERVING MAYOR THE FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO EARN A BACHELOR’S DEGREE THE FIRST ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO BE MENTORED BY THE FIRST FEMALE CITY MANAGER

City of Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens: “I Am Black History. My ancestors created a path for me to be successful that opened doors for me to make history as the first Black councilwoman in 2017 and as the first Black woman and youngest mayor in Eastpointe, as well as Macomb County’s history in 2019.” City of Saginaw Mayor Brenda F. Moore: “I Am Black History. I am the first African- American female to serve as president of the Michigan Municipal League in its 122-year history.” These Are the Officials Making Women’s History City of Lathrup Village Administrator Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell Theriot: “I Am Women’s History. I am the first woman to serve as city manager in Albion and Lathrup Village. I leverage my leadership by building pathways for other women to excel in government.” City of Mason Manager Deborah Stuart: “I Am Women’s History. I am the first female city manager to serve the City of Mason and the first recipient of the Michigan Municipal Executives DEI Leadership Award for my work related to gender equity and inclusion in local government.” City of East Lansing Clerk Jennifer Shuster: “I Am Women’s History. I am the first person in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree and dedicate

THE FIRST SUPERINTENDENT THE FIRST FEMALE MAYOR ONE OF THE 16 PERCENT OF FEMALE MUNICIPAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS IN MICHIGAN THE FIRST WOMAN ON CITY COUNCIL THE FIRST FEMALE CITY TREASURER

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