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Winnie Brinks (born February 17, 1968) is a Democratic politician, serving as member of the Michigan Senate beginning in 2019, and the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 through 2018. Before serving in elected office, Brinks worked as an executive at a non-profit. She serves as the Michigan Democratic Caucus Policy Chair. In the Michigan House, she served on the Workforce and Talent Development, Education, Health Policy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committees. She also serves as chair of the Progressive Women's Caucus, a non-profit organization that addresses concerns about women's health, pay equity, economic security and gender violence. On January 1, 2023, she will become the first female Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate.