Our Team

Our highly engaged, dynamic team members represent a diverse set of experiences, approaches, and skills. They are committed to authentically engaging with Michigan’s young people, program leaders, and policymakers to co-create a statewide OST system that ensures all youth thrive.  

MASP Consultants

MASP Board of Directors

Governing body of the organization

  • Punita Thurman, Chair

  • Fran Talsma, Vice Chair

  • Cody Waters, Treasurer

  • Jessica Hauser, Secretary

  • Shannon Harris

  • Kimberly Johnson

  • Ellen Gilchrist

  • Brandy Johnson

  • Alicia Guevara

MASP Partner Council

Strategic thought partners with the MASP board and staff. The council provides insight on the successes, challenges, and opportunities facing OST programs, youth, and families in communities across the state.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The Youth Advisory Council is a statewide group of young people ages 14–18 who provide insight, feedback, and leadership to the Michigan Afterschool Partnership. YAC members help ensure that young people’s perspectives are represented in MASP’s programs, communications, and advocacy efforts.


Supporters

MASP is grateful for the support of the following: