Judith Karandjeff helped to shape the discussion of women\u2019s issues and concerns in Michigan. Through her leadership positions in women\u2019s organizations, commissions, and councils, Karandjeff educated and lobbied legislators, regulators and policy makers about women\u2019s issues. Her work as a volunteer for her local chapter of the League of Women Voters developed into a position as the legislative assistant with the state League of Women Voters. As an aide for State Representative Mary Brown, Karandjeff was instrumental in the negotiation and drafting of AIDS legislation, infant mortality initiatives, and the revision of licensing and disciplinary procedures for health care professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She continued her advocacy for women as the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan and through her many organizational commitments at the state and national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karandjeff\u2019s public service career culminated with her service as the executive director of the Michigan Women\u2019s Commission under Governor Granholm. During her tenure she conducted base-line research on the status of women in Michigan and each of the state\u2019s 83 counties; conducted public hearings and meetings with women\u2019s organizations that informed the public about the Governor\u2019s agenda on women; and began the Young Women, Strong Leaders conferences, supporting the personal and professional development of young women leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1224,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1223","mwhof","type-mwhof","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n