Mary Jane Michalak

Mary Jane Michalak serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College, having progressed through several roles including Vice President of Government Relations. Since September 2016, Mary Jane has focused on building relationships with elected officials, monitoring legislation, and advocating for higher education priorities. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Thomas P. Miller and Associates, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, where significant contributions were made in financial aid oversight and statewide educational policy consolidation. Mary Jane's career also includes roles at the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, the Indiana Department of Education, and various travel companies. Educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, a Master of Public Affairs from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University Indianapolis.