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Kristen McDonald Rivet
Profile
Kristen McDonald Rivet is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district since 2025. Before her election to Congress, she served in the Michigan Senate, where she acted as assistant majority floor leader and focused on economic security, child care access, and firearm safety legislation. Her professional background includes leadership roles in non-profit and public service organizations, such as Michigan Head Start and Greater Midlands Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from Michigan State University and a master's degree in public administration and education from the University of Michigan–Flint.
Details
- Born
- 1970-07-11 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Portland, Michigan
- Education
- Portland High School; Michigan State University (BA); University of Michigan–Flint (MPA)
- Career
- Executive director of Michigan Head Start; Michigan department of human services employee; Chief of staff for State Superintendent; Vice president of the Skillman Foundation; President and CEO of Greater Midlands Inc.
