Meet Your Coordinators

Paige Apsey (she/her) graduated from LSA in May 2021 with an A.B. in Psychology. She grew up splitting her time between Belleville, Michigan and Saginaw, Michigan, and her grandfather always said she “had maize and blue in her” from the time she was born. During her time at LSA, Paige ignited an interest in film and minored in Global Media Studies. She joined the University of Michigan’s Panhellenic Association as External Relations chair, which taught her the true value of connecting with others. During her first year at Michigan, Paige began fundraising for breast cancer research through both Relay for Life and Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropic cause: breast cancer education and awareness. A strong advocate for mental health, Paige was an active member of Wolverine Support Network, as well as a research assistant at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry, where she worked in the Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Program. She was also involved in Project Outreach, where she volunteered with at-risk children at local preschools and daycares. Paige began working for LSA Advancement as a student in 2019, taking on the role of Digital Fundraising Assistant. This opportunity allowed her to connect with thousands of donors, and sparked her interest in meeting and connecting with the LSA community, particularly alumni and parents. In her spare time, Paige loves watching the newest critically-acclaimed films (along with the occasional Rom-Com), reading, and spending time with her loved ones. 

Xhulia Guri (she/her) graduated from LSA in May 2022 with an A.B. in International Studies and English. She was born and raised in Tirana, Albania and moved to Dearborn, Michigan, at the age of 11. During her time at LSA, Xhulia was fortunate enough to receive a number of scholarships, including the LSA Internship Scholarship, that allowed her to pursue a variety of interests including an internship abroad with the Municipality of Tirana. In this internship, she coordinated a special project regarding the social inclusion of the Roma minority. While at the University of Michigan, Xhulia worked as a research assistant for the Institute for Social Research and the U-M School of Public Health, where she first learned about development and opportunity-building for students. On campus, Xhulia was also actively involved with Michigan Foreign Policy Council and Xylem Magazine, where she developed meaningful relationships with students. During the summer of 2021, Xhulia interned for a nonprofit organization called THINK Albania where she created content and interviewed potential donors which sparked her interest in philanthropy. During her spare time, Xhulia enjoys trying new coffee recipes and visiting coffee shops in the Ann Arbor area. She is excited to connect with the LSA community and to visit a multitude of places!