Sherry Gay-Dagnogo — Charter Authorizer

Position

RolePeriod
MI State Representative (HD-1)2015–2020
DPSCD School Board Member2021–present

Connection to Banks Network

ConnectionDetailSource
Succeeded Banks in HD-1Took Banks’ exact legislative seatMI SOS
DPSCD BoardAuthorizes Banks’ charter schools to operateDPSCD
CBC HonoreeHonored at Banks’ 2023 Michigan CBC Party in DCEventbrite

Key Facts

  • Held Banks’ former legislative seat (HD-1 Detroit)
  • Now sits on the DPSCD board — the entity that authorizes PCA and MacDowell to operate
  • Was publicly honored by Banks at his Congressional Black Caucus party
  • Direct conflict: a board member with social/political ties to a charter operator she oversees

Verify

  • MI SOS: Election history for HD-1
  • DPSCD: Board member roster
  • Eventbrite: Search Brian Banks organizer page

All sources are public records and published event listings.