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Tori Hoffman, Nicole Beck, Cami Pendell, Adam Stacey
If you’ve received a phone call scheduling a visit or thanking you for your contribution, chances are the friendly voice you heard on the other line was none other than Tori Hoffman. Tori became a full-time member of our team in September after interning in our advancement and fiscal policy departments. Before starting at the Mackinac Center, Tori worked on the John James for Senate campaign and started a Turning Point USA chapter with her friends at Saginaw Valley State University. Tori and her husband Josh got married in July, and the two of them enjoy spending time outdoors hunting, boating and hiking.
To ensure our advancement department runs like a well-oiled machine, we need leaders like Nicole Beck to help keep things on track! Nicole joins the Mackinac Center as the director of advancement, bringing two decades of leadership experience with her. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the advancement team, develops strategies for growth and connects with supporters like you. Nicole grew up in Midland and received her MBA from Northwood University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, rock hunting and spending time with her family.
You may recognize Cami Pendell from her time working in our Lansing office as director of legislative affairs. Cami has been promoted to senior director of strategy, where she joins the communications department in an exciting new role. She’ll direct our Opportunity Michigan network and spearhead new initiatives that you’ll learn about soon. Cami is an attorney who received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and law degree from the Michigan State University College of Law. She is an accomplished runner (she’s even run a 50-mile ultramarathon!) but also enjoys a slower pace when spending time with her dog on trail walks.
Longtime Lansing insiders will recognize Adam Stacey, our new director of legislative affairs. Adam brings over 25 years of professional experience from his time at the state Capitol, having worked as a policy advisor for the Michigan House of Representatives and in various capacities for legislators, including mostly recently, Rep. Ann Bollin. He also served for 14 years as an elected Clinton County commissioner and has worked on many political campaigns. Adam received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a Master in Public Administration degree from Western Michigan University. He enjoys playing board games with his friends and camping.
