News Release: David Maluchnik Joins Michigan Catholic Conference as Associate for Communications

LANSING—David Maluchnik has joined the Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) as Associate for Communications. Maluchnik will be responsible for coordinating media relations including news releases and news conferences for the MCC. He also serves as editor of FOCUS, the periodic essay publication of the Conference. Additional responsibilities include the coordination and production of other Conference periodicals and brochures as well as the public policy page of the MCC Web Site.

Maluchnik holds a B.A. degree in History from Michigan State University. He most recently served as a media and communications specialist for the Michigan Senate.

"We are very pleased to have Dave join the staff of the Michigan Catholic Conference," said MCC President and CEO Sister Monica Kostielney, RSM. "His experience as a media and communications specialist to the State Senate will further strengthen and improve our communications strategy and assist us in effectively communicating our public policy objectives."

Michigan Catholic Conference is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in this state.

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