Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) is proud to celebrate Director of Human Resources Jennifer Grigg on her recent selection to the Leadership Saginaw County Class of 2026, a 10-month program facilitated by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, designed to deepen leadership capacity and civic engagement across Saginaw County.
Leadership Saginaw brings together a diverse group of existing and emerging leaders from across industries to explore key issues, strengthen community connections, and engage in collaborative projects that benefit the region. Each session immerses participants in local topics ranging from economic development and education to public safety and healthcare, offering valuable insights from both public and private sector leaders.
Ms. Grigg’s selection reflects not only her professional accomplishments but also her personal commitment to fostering strong relationships across the community. "It’s an incredible honor to be selected for the Leadership Saginaw Class of 2026," said Ms. Grigg. "As someone who believes deeply in the power of connection and service, I’m looking forward to learning from and collaborating with leaders throughout our community. The insights and partnerships gained through this experience will further strengthen the work we do every day at Saginaw ISD."
Dr. Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent of Saginaw ISD, noted how this opportunity aligns with the district’s vision to serve, innovate, and empower. "Jennifer leads with both care and strategy, and this selection reflects her commitment to developing people and strengthening systems," said Collier. "Her participation in Leadership Saginaw will not only expand her own leadership capacity, but also bring valuable new perspectives and partnerships to our organization and the students, families, staff, and partners we serve. We are proud to support her in this leadership experience."
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on her selection to Leadership Saginaw. We look forward to following her journey and to the new ideas and relationships she will bring back to benefit our Saginaw ISD community.
ABOUT JENNIFER GRIGG:
Jennifer Grigg is the Director of Human Resources at Saginaw Intermediate School District. With over 15 years working in Human Resources, the majority of it has been in the public sector, including public schools and municipalities. She specializes in labor and employee relations, benefits administration, systems and process improvements, and building strong relationships across all divisions and organizational levels.
Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Saginaw Valley State University and her master's in Human Resources Administration from Central Michigan University. She holds a SHRM-CP certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and is a graduate of the Great Lakes Bay Institute for Leaders and the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) Leadership Institute.
Jennifer is also an active member of the Michigan Negotiators' Association (MNA), the Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators (MASPA), the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO), and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). She has presented for numerous organizations in the areas of contract negotiations, labor management, and various HR topics for administrators and supervisors.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is also an avid community volunteer, including a board member for the Hospital Hospitality House of Saginaw.
ABOUT SAGINAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) is an educational service agency that provides effective and innovative leadership, services, resources, and programs throughout Saginaw County. Saginaw ISD provides career and technical education, early childhood, finance, human resources, instruction, pupil accounting, special education, technology, and transportation services. In addition, Saginaw ISD operates multiple educational programs to meet the unique needs of students ages birth to 26 across Saginaw County, including: Hartley Outdoor Education Center, Head Start/Early Head Start and Great Start to Readiness Programs, Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center School, and Special Education Center Programs.
Saginaw ISD serves 12 local school districts, four public school academies, and 22 non-public schools, with a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students. Public school districts supported include: Birch Run Area Schools, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, Carrollton Public Schools, Chesaning Union Schools, Frankenmuth School District, Freeland Community School District, Hemlock Public School District, Merrill Community Schools, Saginaw Public School District, Saginaw Township Community Schools, St. Charles Community Schools, and Swan Valley School District.
MEDIA CONTACT
Coty Kuschinsky - Saginaw ISD Chief of Staff and Communications Supervisor