Steve Caruso serves as director of strategic partnerships at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. With more than 25 years of experience working with people, 15 years in leadership, and five years as an entrepreneur, he builds relationships that turn shared values into lasting impact.

Steve is passionate about policies that make Michigan a great place to live and thrive, both today and for future generations. He brings a practical, results-oriented approach to connecting individuals, organizations, and communities around solutions that expand opportunity across the state.

Steve grew up in Ewen, a small town in the Upper Peninsula, and now lives in Midland. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, he enjoys camping, kayaking, golfing, and rockhounding; he has a special affection for Lake Superior.