Ann Arbor, MI

Luke Forrest leads engagement efforts for the Michigan Community and Worker Economic Transition Office, part of the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Previously he served as Executive Director of the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM). Luke has dedicated most of his professional career to assisting and advocating on behalf of Michigan’s communities. He has also worked as a legislative staffer and lobbyist in Washington, DC and as department director for the Michigan Municipal League.