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Marcela Westrate joined the Campaign in 2012 and currently serves as its Executive Director. Marcela has extensive legislative experience. Prior to joining the Campaign, she worked for the Michigan House of Representatives and served as the lead analyst for the Democratic Caucus on Judiciary and Corrections issues. Marcela has a bachelor's degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Policy Studies from Michigan State University and a law degree from Michigan State University Detroit College of Law.