Michael Stefan joined the Office of Government and Community Relations in 2017. His 15 years of experience in Harrisburg include campaign work, lobbying and executive branch service. 

Prior to arriving at Penn State’s Government and Community Relations, Michael served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. As Director, Michael served as a liaison between Governor Wolf’s Administration, the Department, and the State Legislature. Michael previously served as Director of Government Affairs for the Office of Attorney General, and Legislative Director for the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. He began his career with the House Democratic Campaign Committee in 2007.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in business management at Penn State in 2007 and obtained his law degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2012.

Michael is a native of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in State College, Pennsylvania, with his wife Samantha and two small children, Sylvie, and Michael Jr.