Adam Prielipp was raised on a fourth-generation farm in southeast Michigan. In 2023, he graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, and will complete his Masters of Public-Nonprofit Administration in December 2024.

He is driven by a passion for community service, civil discourse, and organizational theory. As one of the first Ford Leadership Forum Fellows, Adam co-founded the Forum’s GVSU chapter, serving as president and strengthening his commitment to civil discourse.

In June 2024, Adam joined the Foundation as assistant to the FORD50 Campaign, contributing to its mission of civic education and honoring the legacies of President and Mrs. Ford.