Powering Policy

Change Ideas Reform Solutions

for Michigan

North Star Action Fund develops, advocates for, and educates about Michigan policy solutions that benefit its citizens and advance their economic well being, health, and freedom.

Outreach, engagement, and communications

Research, polling, and message guidance

Grant-making to values-aligned organizations

North Star provides additional capacity to support Michigan policy leaders’ bold legislative agendas through:

  • Engagement with Michigan residents
  • Message-tested communications campaigns
  • Strategic grant-making to issue partners
  • Polling and research that meet the moment

Garrett Arwa

Board Director

Garrett Arwa has over 15 years of experience working on campaigns and with cause-based organizations. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Paid Media & Political for Bryson Gillette, a minority-owned public affairs firm. Prior to that, he served as the interim executive director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

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Lisa Canada

Board Director

Lisa Canada is the Director of Special Projects for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Previously, she served as the Political and Legislative Director for the Council.

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Adam Zemke

Board Director, Treasurer

For over a decade, Adam has been working to improve public policy in Michigan, with a special focus on improving educational opportunities for all of Michigan’s children.

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