If you know me, you know that I am very proud to have been born a Tennessean and am fortunate to have grown up in the beautiful Smoky Mountains region of Northeast Tennessee .

I am also proud to be a Michigan State University Spartan!

I attended Furman University, ETSU, and the University of Tennessee (Go VOLS) where I earned my B.S. and M.S. degrees before attending and working at Michigan State University.

At MSU, I earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration while working as a residence hall director. After completing my degree, I was hired by MSU where I have served as an administrator and faculty member.

I continue to serve MSU as Professor and Secretary Board of Trustees and Executive Assistant to the President, Emerita, and am President of Leadership Solutions Group, LLC.

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Wishing you the very best!

MaryLee

Dr. MaryLee Davis of TN and Michigan State University

Leadership Solutions Group

Specializing in Governance Strategies for Executives and Boards in Higher Education, Healthcare, and Community Based Organizations

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Services Include Consultation, Workshops, and Presentations in the Following Areas:

1.     Board Development and Effectiveness

2.     Strategic Planning

3.     Policy and Advocacy Training

4.     Fund Development

5.     Communication and Marketing

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Salutes Dr. MaryLee Davis as the 2020 Michigan ACE  Network’s  Public Policy Pioneer. (June 14, 2021)

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Public Policy Pioneers are women who have impacted public policy and taken precedent-breaking action on behalf of women and higher education, and who have championed access, collaborative leadership and the equitable treatment of women. Dr. Davis was honored for having affected public policy through her sustained efforts and for having led the  way, through her example and service, for others to follow.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Salutes Dr. Marylee Davis as the 2020 Michigan ACE Network’s Public Policy Pioneer. Public Policy Pioneers are women who have impacted public policy and taken precedent-breaking action on behalf of women and higher education, and who have championed access, collaborative leadership and the equitable treatment of women. Dr. Davis was honored for having affected public policy through her sustained efforts and for having led the way, through her example and service, for others to follow.

Professional Experience

At Michigan State University, served as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Associate Vice-President for Governmental Relations, in addition to Executive Management and other Administrative positions

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Community Involvement

Served as President, Chairperson, and other Executive and Board level positions in a variety of organizations

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Academic Related

Primary teaching, consulting and research interests are in Post Secondary Education, Healthcare, and other Not-for-Profit organizations

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