Bradley Popovich (MPP/MS ‘26) is a public servant, with a background in environmental policy and water quality regulation. A Michigan native and Michigan State University graduate, Popovich has worked within multiple levels of government at county, state, and federal levels. From 2018 to 2023, he was an Environmental Quality Analyst (EQA) for Michigan’s Water Resources Division (WRD), coordinating with citizens, local governments, tribal communities, and industries to ensure fair and compliant governance of wastewater treatment systems. At the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Popovich led the development of Michigan’s NPDES 2023 PFAS control strategy. Within WRD, he negotiated dozens of water infrastructure projects and drafted hundreds of permits that resulted in over a billion dollars of investments.

Popovich aims to use his MPP degree to create inclusive and effective environmental policies. Outside academia, he enjoys running, reading, polar plunges, and bringing a diverse perspective to his work.