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Winnie Brinks

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Won the General, 2022 Michigan State Senate District 29

Won the General, 2016 Michigan State Representative District 76

Won the General, 2012 Michigan State Representative District 76

Michigan State Senate, District 29 (2019 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Winnie Brinks
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    February 16, 1968
  • Home City:
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Family:
    Husband: Steve; 3 Children: Olivia, Annalise, Emma
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, Spanish, Calvin College, 1986-1990

Professional Experience

  • BA, Spanish, Calvin College, 1986-1990
  • Caseworker, The Source, 2011-2012
  • ELL Paraprofessional, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, 2009-2011
  • Executive Director, One Way House, Incorporated, 1989-1996

Political Experience

  • BA, Spanish, Calvin College, 1986-1990
  • Caseworker, The Source, 2011-2012
  • ELL Paraprofessional, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, 2009-2011
  • Executive Director, One Way House, Incorporated, 1989-1996
  • Senator, Michigan State Senate, District 29, 2019-present
  • Minority Whip, Michigan State Senate, 2019-present
  • Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 76, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 29, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Reform Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Second Vice Chair, Health Policy Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Workforce and Talent Development Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Energy and Technology Committee

Member, Environmental Quality Committee

Vice Chair, Health Policy and Human Services Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Spanish, Calvin College, 1986-1990
  • Caseworker, The Source, 2011-2012
  • ELL Paraprofessional, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, 2009-2011
  • Executive Director, One Way House, Incorporated, 1989-1996
  • Senator, Michigan State Senate, District 29, 2019-present
  • Minority Whip, Michigan State Senate, 2019-present
  • Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 76, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 29, 2018
  • Member, Parent Teacher Association
  • Member, Sherman Street Christian Reformed Church
  • Chair/Member, East Grand Rapids Public Schools Legislative Committee, 2004-2011
Speeches

Gov. Whitmer's Healthy Michigan Plan tops 800,000 enrollees for first time
Sep. 29, 2020Statement
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Events

2021

Feb. 19
Virtual Coffee Hour

Fri EST

Dec. 11
Virtual Coffee Hour

Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Oct. 23
Virtual Coffee Hour

Fri 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

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