Karen Aldridge-Eason is the first foundation liaison to a governor’s office in the United States  a position she accepted in 2003 as a loaned executive from the Foundation Established through a joint agreement between Michigan foundations and the governor’s office  Aldridge-Eason assumed responsibility for the development of the new position  charged with bringing together state policymakers  foundation leaders and elected officials to explore and identify solutions to issues affecting Michigan’s children and their families