Press

  • Bridge Michigan. (2026, June 23). Opinion | Michigan Has a Strong Maternal, Child Health Budget. We Can't Afford to Lose It. https://bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-michigan-has-a-strong-maternal-child-health-budget-we-cant-afford-to-lose-it/

    Co-authored by Rachelle McKissick-Harris and Amy Zaagman, this guest commentary advocates for sustained investments in maternal and child health across Michigan. The article highlights the importance of prenatal and postpartum care, doulas, midwives, early childhood supports, and coordinated community systems to improve maternal and infant outcomes. McKissick-Harris draws on her experience as a maternal health advocate to emphasize that strong investments in families produce healthier children, stronger communities, and long-term economic benefits.

  • Early Childhood Investment Corporation. (2023, June 6). Think Babies Michigan Parent Spotlight: Rachelle McKissick-Harris. https://www.ecic4kids.org/2023/06/06/think-babies-michigan-parent-spotlight-rachelle-mckissick-harris/

    Highlights McKissick-Harris's work as a statewide parent leader, maternal health advocate, early childhood consultant, and co-chair of Think Babies Michigan, including her advocacy for maternal health equity, affordable child care, and parent leadership.

  • WLNS 6 News. (2023, March 15). Child Care Advocates Urge Lawmakers to "Think Babies." https://www.wlns.com/news/local-news/child-care-advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-think-babies/

    Coverage of Michigan child care advocates calling for increased investment in infants, toddlers, families, and the early childhood workforce. McKissick-Harris participated as a parent leader and advocate.

  • Michigan Women's Foundation. WomanUp & Pitch 2026 – Established Business Finalist: Education Beyond the Classroom. https://miwf.org/business-programs/womanup-pitch/womanup-pitch-2026/

    Recognizes McKissick-Harris as a finalist for her educational consulting organization, Education Beyond the Classroom, highlighting her work equipping educators, parents, and community partners with research-informed learning and leadership tools.

  • Education Beyond the Classroom. Official Website & Professional Articles. https://rachellemharris.com/

    Professional website featuring educational resources, leadership perspectives, and writings on early childhood education, parent engagement, and learning.

  • Michigan's Children. Interview with Rachelle McKissick-Harris (Instagram Reel).
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTOFcLWDQCq/

    Video interview discussing parent leadership, advocacy, education, and improving outcomes for Michigan children and families.

  • Michigan Senate Democrats. Press Conference on the Critical Need for Quality Child Care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_hja1qJiIs

    Press conference featuring advocates and policy leaders discussing child care accessibility, affordability, and workforce challenges in Michigan.

A woman being interviewed at a conference, with a name tag that reads 'RACHELLE McKISSICK-HARRIS'. In the background, there are other attendees sitting at tables in a conference room, some of whom are engaged in conversations.
Logo for West Michigan Womanup & Pitch event with confetti, featuring the MWF logo and sponsors including Consumers Energy, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, and Schoolcraft College.