Director of Policy & Research 

Jennifer Hayes serves as project director for Business Leaders for Michigan managing the work in many of the areas of the Road to Renaissance including the development of the creative economy in the region. Prior to joining Business Leaders for Michigan, Jennifer served as a senior legislative analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as well as a policy advisor to the Michigan House of Representatives’ Republican Policy Office. Jennifer received her Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University with a special emphasis in Business and Political Science.