Full Name:
Marcia Hovey-Wright
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Bill; 2 Children: 3 Stepchildren
Home City:
Muskegon, MI
Masters, Management, Aquinas College, 1989
Masters, Social Work, University of Michigan, 1973
Bachelors, Social Work, Pennsylvania State University, 1967
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-2016
Candidate, Michigan State House, District 92, 2004
Former Member, Criminal Justice Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Familes, Children and Seniors Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Michigan State Congress
Founder, Progressive Democratic Women's Caucus, 2007
Owner, Marcia Hovey-Wright Counseling service, 1989-present
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Co-Owner, Behavioral Health Associates, present
School Social Worker, Orchard View School, 1996-2004
Professional Services Coordinator, Blue Care Network, 1986-1994
Executive Director, Muskegon Area Planned Parenthood, 1980-1985
Family Therapist, Child and Family Services, 1975-1980
School Social Worker, Monroe Public Schools, 1973-1974
Medical Social Worker, University of Michigan, 1973
Peace Corps Teacher, Togo, 1967-1971
Board Member, Nelson Neighborhood Association, 2005-present
Program Chair, Church
Fundraising Co-Chair, Granholm for Governor
Former President, Jolman School Parent Teacher Association
Union Negotiator, Michigan Education Association, Monroe Schools
Fundraising Co-Chair, United States Senator Carl Levin
Fundraising Co-Chair, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow
President, Woman's Equality Day
Awards:
Woman of Accomplishment Award from Muskegon Community College, 2003
Michigan Chapter of National Organization for Women, Legislator of the Year, 2012
Feminist of the Year Award, Muskegon Ottawa NOW, 2005
Stabenow Award for Political Leadership, 2013
Liberty Bell Award recipient, Muskegon Bar Association, 2006