Laker to Laker

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Held virtually via Zoom

Laker to Laker is an opportunity for students to sit down with an alumni mentor for an informal, half-hour conversation.

Conversations are guided by student interest. Alumni will share their experience choosing a major, their involvement on campus, and their career path. Exploratory students, and students who are considering a change, can talk with alumni from one or more areas they may be considering. Students who have declared a major can talk with alumni from that program to learn more about their experience and career opportunities.

The alumni mentors participating and the student registration form is listed below. You may select the alumni you would like to speak with, or choose to be randomly assigned. After completing the form you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Laker to Laker Alumni Mentors

Khadijah Johnson '13

Khadijah Johnson

Major: Public & Nonprofit Administration

Current Position: Senior Project Analyst, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Current City: Detroit, MI

Khadijah changed her major multiple times as she learned about different opportunities that would best fit her. She was involved in multiple student organizations and was employed as a student on campus. In her current role she works on projects that impact the entire enterprise of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Kahdijah is active in the community, working with multiple nonprofit organizations and frequently serving as a speaker regarding public health in connection to African-American disparities and communities.

Darius Jordan '13

Darius Jordan

Major: Public & Nonprofit Administration

Current Position: Founder + Lead Strategist, Strategy Native, Inc.

Current City: Grand Rapids, MI

Darius is originally from the east side of Michigan. He earned his degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration with an emphasis in community development and planning is now bridging the gap as a product owner among business analytics, global digital marketing, and information technology while consulting for several businesses and organizations. In his time at GVSU, Darius was involved with Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Business Fraternity, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in addition to student worker positions in several campus offices; Admissions, Office of Student Life, Career Center, and Housing.

Emma Roedel '20

Emma Roedel

Major: Communications

Current Position: Campus Recruiter, Steelcase

Current City: Detroit, MI

After studying communications and writing at GVSU, Emma has pursued a career in corporate recruiting. She currently works for Steelcase coordinating their summer internship program. As a student, she was actively involved on campus with student organizations and as a student employee in the Development office.

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