Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-2016

Candidate, Michigan State House, District 92, 2004

Former Member, Criminal Justice Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Familes, Children and Seniors Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, Michigan State Congress

Founder, Progressive Democratic Women's Caucus, 2007

Owner, Marcia Hovey-Wright Counseling service, 1989-present

Licensed Masters Social Worker

Co-Owner, Behavioral Health Associates, present

School Social Worker, Orchard View School, 1996-2004

Professional Services Coordinator, Blue Care Network, 1986-1994

Executive Director, Muskegon Area Planned Parenthood, 1980-1985

Family Therapist, Child and Family Services, 1975-1980

School Social Worker, Monroe Public Schools, 1973-1974

Medical Social Worker, University of Michigan, 1973

Peace Corps Teacher, Togo, 1967-1971

Board Member, Nelson Neighborhood Association, 2005-present

Program Chair, Church

Fundraising Co-Chair, Granholm for Governor

Former President, Jolman School Parent Teacher Association

Union Negotiator, Michigan Education Association, Monroe Schools

Fundraising Co-Chair, United States Senator Carl Levin

Fundraising Co-Chair, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow

President, Woman's Equality Day

Awards:

Woman of Accomplishment Award from Muskegon Community College, 2003

Michigan Chapter of National Organization for Women, Legislator of the Year, 2012

Feminist of the Year Award, Muskegon Ottawa NOW, 2005

Stabenow Award for Political Leadership, 2013

Liberty Bell Award recipient, Muskegon Bar Association, 2006