Rajkumari “Raj” M. Wiener is the founder of RWC Advocacy—a governmental affairs law firm. Prior to starting the firm, she served as Director of the Michigan Department of Public Health overseeing health policy, local health departments, human water supply, air, food and work environment quality. She was the Chief of the Bureau of Health Facilities regulating all licensed health care facilities and Certificate of Need approvals for medical services. She also served as Deputy Director of the Department of Licensing & Regulation (Now Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs), overseeing licensing of occupations, health care professions and the Insurance Bureau (now OFIR). She also worked on Capitol Hill for 9 years as a key legislative and political advisor to former United States Congressman Bob Traxler. Raj was admitted to the practice of law in 1984. Raj serves on the board of Sparrow Hospice House; she is a past local board member and founder of organizations promoting youth physical activity, hockey, lacrosse, and the majority owner of an NAHL Jr. Hockey team. Raj is a graduate and recipient of the distinguished alumni award of Saginaw Valley State University and the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. Education: • Columbus School of Law, Juris Doctor, December 1983 • Saginaw Valley State University, Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1973 • Central Michigan University, Master of Sport Administration, 2014 Community Involvement: • Williamston Sunrise Rotary • Williamston United Methodist Church • Community Volunteers for International Programs (MSU) Board • Sparrow Community Care Board • Sparrow Hospice Advisory Board • Saginaw Valley State University Foundation Board • Steiner Chorale