What made you decide to come to the University of Michigan? A few reasons: it has great academics, I live in-state, and it is my mother’s alma mater. What are some of your interests, academic or otherwise? Academically, I am interested in international relations. I also enjoy skiing. Where are you from ? I am [...]

What were you doing before you came to the National Forum? I was working as a student at the University of Michigan where I study Actuarial Mathematics and Japanese Language and Culture. What made you decide to come to the University of Michigan? It’s a great school with wonderful people, and a nice proximity to [...]

Where were you before coming to the University of Michigan? I was working as a residence assistant living in a freshman dorm at Harvard, while also working in residential life. What made you elect the Center for the Study of Higher Education and Postsecondary Education for your Ph.D. program? I have been thinking about the [...]

What were you doing before you joined the National Forum? I was living in Chicago working as an academic skills specialist and DFI (Diversifying Faculty in Illinois) coordinator. I came to Michigan because I think it is the best option to specialize myself in organizational behavior. What are you looking forward to working on here [...]

What were you doing before you came to Michigan? I was ordained a Holy Cross priest in April of 2004 and worked at Notre Dame for five years. During that time, I served Zahm Hall as its rector and worked as an intern in the budget office. What made you decide to come to the [...]

Where were you before coming to work at the National Forum? I worked for Support Through Intervention and Prevention for the Pontiac School District. Where are you from originally? I was born in Great Lakes, Illinois.  My family originated in Alexandria, Louisiana.  I spent half of my life in the south and in Michigan. In [...]

What were you doing before you came to the National Forum? I was working as a program specialist at the Office of New Student Programs at U of M. Prior to that, I was working on my M.A. in Student Affairs at Michigan State University. What made you decide to come to the University of [...]

What were you doing before coming to the University of Michigan? I was working as Associate Dean at Santa Ana College; I was supervising six different program areas: EOPS, CARE, Cal WORKs, YESS (for emancipated foster youth), SAC Tutorial Learning Center, and Study Skills. Why did you decide to elect your current program of study? [...]

What made you decide to come to the University of Michigan? I was very excited about the possibility to work at a university that I admired greatly while growing up and to be able to contribute in some small way to the state that I love. What is something that you are looking forward to [...]

What were you doing before you came to the University of Michigan? I worked as an admissions officer and Latino student recruiter for my alma mater, Duke University. Why did you decide to elect higher education for your area of study? I wanted to learn more about how colleges and universities run, how students develop, [...]