Wendy K. Walker

Background

Walker, Wendy K. was born on October 28, 1965 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Franklin D. and Bethel A. (Rose) Walker.

Education

Bachelor, Grand Valley State College, 1987. Master of Public Administration, Grand Valley State University, 1990.

Career

Research associate, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Museum, 1987-1988; administrative assistant, Young Women’s Christian Association, Grand Rapids, 1989-1990; program assistant community and economics development, Southwestern Michigan Commission, Benton Harbor, 1990-1991; associate program manager community and economics development, Southwestern Michigan Commission, Benton Harbor, 1992-1995; program manager planning and information, Southwestern Michigan Commission, Benton Harbor, since 1995. Reviewer Economics Development Quarterly, Cleveland, since 1994. Planning committee Upjohn Institute Business Outlook, Kalamazoo, Michigan, since 1991.

Achievements

• Wendy K. Walker has been listed as a noteworthy state agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society for Public Administration (national young professional forum region VI representative, executive board), Michigan Society Planning Officials, Michigan Rural Development Council.

Connections

Father:

Franklin D. Walker

Mother:

Bethel A. (Rose) Walker