About Us
Meet Our Experts
Meet Our Experts
Founded by industry veterans John Schlatter and Miche Grant, Misfit Associates is rooted in challenging norms to foster real change. With over 40 years of combined expertise in workforce development, we focus on crafting innovative, people-centered solutions. Our approach is practical, honest, and outcome-driven, dedicated to transforming how organizations operate.
Miche Grant
Miche Grant brings extensive experience in workforce development, organizational leadership, and grant implementation. As the former COO or the Center of Workforce Innovations, Miche spent more than 20 years helping lead regional workforce programs, strengthen operational systems, and support compliance across complex public funding streams. Her expertise includes WIOA operations, work plan development, reporting, monitoring, and building practical systems that help organizations move from strategy to execution. At the Misfits and Associates, Miche helps clients bring structure, clarity, and accountability to workforce projects while keeping the focus on meaningful community impact.
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John Schlatter
John Schlatter is a workforce development strategist, consultant, and co-founder of the Misfits and Associates. He brings broad experience in program design, employers engagement, grant implementation, sector partnerships, and workforce system operations. Before launching TMA, John spent nearly a decade with the Center of Workforce Innovations where he led business services, developed regional workforce initiatives, and helped employers, educators, and community partners build practical talent solutions.