Michele Strasz is the Executive Director of the Capital Area College Access Network providing strategic leadership to the community collaborative dedicated to improving college attainment in Ingham and Eaton counties. Ms. Strasz is a professional child advocate with 30 plus years of experience in children’s public policy. She is recognized statewide for her expertise in community collaboration, grassroots mobilization, and youth and parent advocacy.The Capital Area College Access Network is a community collaborative network dedicated to increasing college and career readiness, participation and completion among low-income, first generation college going students, and students of color. To learn more visit www.capcan.org.