Marcia’s Leadership Experience
An Accomplished Professional
- Currently in practice as a licensed masters social worker and coowner of Behavioral Health Associates, a multi-disciplinary practice serving patients in the Muskegon region.
- Private social worker and owner of Marcia Hovey-Wright Counseling Service since 1989.
- School Social worker for Orchard View School, 1996-2004
- School Social worker for Holton Public Schools, 1994-1996
- Professional services coordinator for Blue Care Network, 1986-1994
- Executive director of Muskegon Area Planned Parenthood, 1980-1985
- Family Therapist, Child and Family Services, 1975-1980
- School social worker, Monroe Public Schools, 1973-1974
- Medical social worker, University of Michigan, 1973
- Peace Corps teacher, Togo, West Africa, 1967-1971
Education
- Master’s degree in Management from Aquinas College, 1989
- Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Michigan, 1973
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Pennsylvania State University, 1967
Commitment to Community
- Liberty Bell Award recipient, Muskegon Bar Association, 2006
- Feminist of the Year Award, Muskegon Ottawa NOW, 2005
- Woman of Accomplishment Award from Muskegon Community College, 2003
- President and Board member of the Nelson Neighborhood Association, 2005 to present
- Progressive Democratic Women’s Caucus, founder and officer, 2007
- Fundraising co-chair for Granholm for Governor, US Senator Debbie Stabenow, and US Senator Carl Levin
- Active Church leader – president of the board, treasurer, pledge drive chair, chair of Woman’s Equality Day Dinner, and as program chair
- Former PTA president at Jolman School
- Union negotiator for MEA contract, Monroe Schools
Personal
- Married to Bill Wright
- Mother to two grown children and three step-children, six grand children
- Great Health
