Kim Root is the Manager of the Office of School Safety within the Grants and Community Services Division of the Michigan State Police. Kim assumed this role in May 2022. For the 11 years prior, she served as the Executive Director ofSchool Safety, Communications and Strategic Initiatives in Huron Valley Schools, located in western Oakland County. In her role with the school district, she developed Emergency Operations Procedures, trained all school staff in the principles of RUN HIDE FIGHT, and assisted with facilities assessments on all 15 school buildings. Ms. Root has also served as the chief spokesperson for Emergent BioSolutions, the only manufacturer of an FDA-licensed vaccine for the prevention of anthrax disease. Ms. Root has also held positions in the Michigan Legislature, U.S. Senate, and the Michigan Education Association. She is a proud graduate of Michigan State University.