Government Relations

Wayne State University engages with elected officials and dedicated public servants in all levels of government – federal, state, county and city – to share the positive impact created every day by the university’s students, faculty and staff. We champion Wayne State’s ability to improve lives through cutting-edge research, exceptional education and career-shaping opportunities. 

Federal Relations

Ezemenari Obasi, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research & Innovation and Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences

Melissa Smiley
Chief of Staff and University Relations Officer

State Relations

Melissa Smiley
Chief of Staff and University Relations Officer

Coming soon
Associate Vice President for Government Relations

Regional Relations

Stacie Clayton
Regional Relations Director