Isaiah Grays: For the People!

Isaiah Grays is a lifelong resident of Grand Blanc, raised in a working-class family with five siblings.

Isaiah Grays spent his early years in Grand Blanc Crossing. He credits his time there as a formative part of his value system. When he was younger, it was moments playing with all different groups of kids in the neighborhood with his siblings that taught him the value of cooperation and representation. Whether it was knocking on doors to get the neighborhood kids together or shoveling snow with his older sister, those early experiences sparked a desire for service.

His service to the community launched with his book drive initiative called “Book for Children,” where he and other students in his class raised 400 books to be donated to Brendel Elementary.

Isaiah was raised with the belief that when there is a problem you work to fix it. At 12 years old while at the water park, he noticed children would go down the slide bumping and falling down. He saw the lifeguards not stepping in, so, in his young age, he took action. Grays delegated jobs, laid out plans, and made a child-run group that kept the kids safe.

In high school, when the student representative didn’t attend the school board meetings, Isaiah stepped in to represent the voices that were unheard. He attended all the meetings and kept students informed. After months of building relationships he was elected student representative in his own right.

Whether it was a meeting or a small conversation Isaiah believed that representing the students came first, which led to his election as student body president at Grand Blanc High School.

Having been the donor for his younger brother when he became ill with Aplastic Anemia, he further dedicated himself to taking care of others. Isaiah, while in high school, traveled speaking on public health and environmental justice and was named Youth Prevention Champion by the Genesee County Prevention Coalition.

He attended George Mason University, where he began an internship for Michigan Congressman John James, which led to his historic election as student body president. After his tenure Isaiah returned to Capitol Hill for Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain, drafting legislative memorandums and working on Veterans’ Affairs.

Isaiah’s desire to service his home led him to transfer to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor where he will start in the fall. 

Whether it’s walking downtown or door-knocking across the 68th District, Isaiah is fighting for Michigan and will continue to work to ensure the people’s voices are heard thoroughly.