
Winnie Brinks
Profile
Winnie Brinks is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan Senate since 2019 and as the Senate Majority Leader since 2023, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Previously, she served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. Before entering politics, she worked as an executive at a non-profit organization and as a caseworker. Brinks is known for her advocacy on labor rights, including the repeal of right-to-work laws, and for her support of LGBTQ+ civil rights protections.
Details
- Born
- February 17, 1968 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- United States
- Education
- Calvin College
- Career
- Executive Director of One Way House Inc., Caseworker at The Source
