About Us

Staff

Our team is committed to building a Michigan where everyone has access to the humanities and where the humanities are inclusive to all Michiganders.

Katie Wittenauer

Katie Wittenauer

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

kwittenauer@mihumanities.org 

Katie creates and facilitates public humanities programming across Michigan, furthering Michigan Humanities’ reach and impact.

James Nelson

James Nelson

Director of Grants

jnelson@mihumanities.org

James helps to connect organizations across Michigan with funding for public humanities programs such as exhibitions, presentations, workshops, and reading/discussion programs.

Michelle Chrome

Michelle Chrome

Chief Financial Officer

mchrome@mihumanities.org

Michelle is responsible for the accurate stewardship of the funds used for programming and grant programs.

Jennifer Rupp

Jennifer Rupp

President & CEO

jrupp@mihumanities.org

A longtime arts and culture nonprofit leader, Jen is passionate about creating opportunities through the public humanities that inspire Michiganders to connect and get involved in their communities.