Shaquila Myers
Commissioner of the Michigan Public Service Commission
Commissioner
Democrat
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
July 2, 2031
- •Appointed July 21, 2025
- B.S. in Health Science — Oakland University
- M.P.A. (Master of Public Administration) — Oakland University
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Policy Analyst
Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus (Approximately 7 years)
Worked on health policy, transportation, and capital outlay committees. Played a key role in Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
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Legislative Director
Office of Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich
Managed public policy issues including the Flint water crisis.
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Chief of Staff
Office of Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II
Worked on expanding high-speed internet access, criminal justice reform, and closing COVID-19 racial health equity gaps.
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Chief of Staff
Office of Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate
Served during the historic 2023–2024 legislative session, when Democrats held both chambers for the first time in 40 years. Helped shepherd passage of clean energy legislation establishing Michigan’s 100% clean energy standard, record economic development investments, and paying off public school debt.
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Senior Advisor
Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Most recent position before MPSC appointment.
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Commissioner
Michigan Public Service Commission (July 2025–present)
Replaced Alessandra Carreon, whose term expired July 2, 2025.
Myers replaced Alessandra Carreon, whose term expired July 2, 2025. Some environmental advocates raised concerns about her lack of direct energy or utility regulatory experience, while others pointed to her legislative accomplishments on clean energy policy.
The Detroit News reported in August 2025 that Myers had been "warned by colleagues against defying Michigan utilities" during her government career, raising questions about regulatory independence.
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