Public Policy Education Specialist
Michigan State University Extension
11 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824

Business Phone: (517) 353-9694
Business Fax: (517) 432-1048
E-mail: laymanc@msu.edu

Claire Layman joined Michigan State University Extension as a public policy education specialist in 2008.  She writes and delivers curriculum to promote better understanding of political processes, current policy issues and strategies for greater citizen involvement.  In particular, she is interested in social justice issues, public deliberation, and adult learning. She will carry on the tradition of authoring the MSU bulletins on statewide ballot issues, assisting with New County Commissioner training, and co-sponsoring, with IPPSR, the Legislative Leadership Program, a policy orientation for new state legislators.  She is a regular contributor to the State and Local Government Program news and LeadNet news.  Prior to her appointment at Extension, Claire worked as a legislative analyst for the Senate Fiscal Agency, and as a writing teacher in Clarkston, Michigan.  She received her B.A. from the University of Michigan and her M.A. in teaching from Boston University.