Our coordinators are eager to make real connections with fellow members of the LSA community. Their goal is to collect meaningful insights from alumni and parents, while providing updates on the dean’s priorities and the current state of the college. College Connections coordinators also provide information on engagement opportunities and ways to support LSA.
Brooke Hudson (she/her) graduated from LSA in May 2023 with an A.B. in Psychology. She is a Detroit native and an alumna of University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods. During her time at LSA, Brooke was an Alumni Association LEAD scholar and a recipient of the Mitchell and Shirley Raskin Scholarship. Brooke held a variety of positions at the university as a dental school barista, student coordinator at Oxford, program assistant in the Office of Housing and Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, user experience design intern for LSA, and computer consultant for Information Technology Services. In all of her roles, Brooke was able to give back to the UM community while gaining valuable professional experience. She is also a member, resident, and officer in Ann Arbor’s Inter-Cooperative Council, where she manages finances for Sojourner Truth House and stays engaged with U-M students, parents, and alumni. In her spare time, Brooke loves to meet new people and try out new restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor.
Shelby Sieler (she/her) graduated from Eastern Michigan University in May 2021 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and minors in Reading and Language Arts Groups. She was born in South Korea and adopted and raised in Three Oaks, Michigan. During her time at EMU, Shelby worked as an Undergraduate Assistant in the Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility and was also a new student orientation leader. After receiving her degree, Shelby continued to work in schools for a year before following her passion for education work to an internship at local nonprofit: 826michigan. Before becoming an Annual Giving Officer, Shelby was an Administrative Project Coordinator for two years, assisting development teams with design, writing, and project management to further LSA Advancement’s mission of being a champion of the liberal arts. In her spare time, Shelby is a Michigander through and through: Sailing on Lake Michigan in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, and camping whenever she can in between. She is excited to travel and meet with the LSA community, explore cities, and hunt down the best bites throughout the Eastern States.
Trevor Jones (he/him) graduated from LSA in 2019 with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change. He grew up in Northern Michigan and was the first in his family to go to college after receiving the Michigan Experience Scholarship for high-need, first-generation college students. While attending classes, Trevor worked at local Ann Arbor favorite, Washtenaw Dairy, scooping ice cream while also managing the business’s social media presence, and later developed an interest in fundraising while working as a Finance Intern on a federal congressional campaign. After receiving his degree, Trevor went on to lead several political campaigns from the local to the federal level, raising more than $6 million for women-led, grassroots campaigns across the country. Trevor met his now fiancé on U-M’s campus, and outside of work, enjoys working out, adding to his vinyl collection, and spending time with his rescue pets and family.
Previous College Connections Coordinators
What have the former College Connections coordinators been up to since they "graduated" from the program?
Xhulia Guri (2022-2024) is now the Digital Leadership Annual Gift Officer here at LSA Advancement and continues to meet alumni and annual giving donors across the country.
Paige Apsey (2021-2023) remains committed to the brand and mission of U-M as a marketing coordinator at Michigan Creative.
MaryRose Clark (2021-2022) is part of the U-M Ross Major Giving team meeting alumni and donors in the western states.
Kai Mason (2019-2021) is using her bilingual skills as a project manager for at Fujitsu Research of America in Detroit.
Selena Joarder (2018-2020) works to integrate child welfare and behavioral health services as a cross-system trainer for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
Anna Wojan (Thompson) (2017-2020) is part of the LSA Major Giving team meeting alumni and donors in the southeastern states.
Joe Murray (2016-2018) is a part of the LSA Major Giving team meeting alumni and donors in Arizona, Southern California, and Utah.
Amanda Piazzon (Harvey) (2016-2018) is living in Cardiff, Wales, working as a Project Support Associate at Deloitte.
Samantha Stears (Lemmen) (2016-2017) is a part of the LSA Major Giving team meeting alumni and donors in the central states.
Avery Gleason (2015-2016) works for the Office of University Development in Ann Arbor as a business intelligence analyst.
Christina Pechette (2014-2016) lives in Minneapolis, MN and works as an associate director of clinical strategy at UnitedHealthcare.
Monica Phillipp (2014-2016) is the Associate Director of Development at North Star Reach.
Ellie Chessen (2012–2015) works for Deloitte as a manager of strategy & analytics in Washington, D.C.
Mark Chou (2013–2015) lives in San Francisco and works at Facebook as a project manager.
Kathleen Hinkley (2011–2014) is a Grateful Family Philanthropy Officer at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Jenny Howard (2009–2012) is pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
Elizabeth Blouin (Williams) (2009–2012) works for the Office of University Development as a director of major gifts in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan.
Tina Sula (2009–2012) is the Vice President of Major Gifts at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. She also is a lecturer in U-M's Program in International and Comparative Studies.
