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Jason Manshum

Jason Manshum, '98 & '08, is the Board member and Development Committee chair for First Tee - West Michigan. First Tee began in 1997 as a partnership among the LPGA, the Masters Tournament, the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR, and the USGA to make golf affor

Community Involvement

Published November 30, 2020

Joanne Galloway

In 2018, Joanne Galloway, '85, did something that she had not planned and never would have anticipated! She ran for Michigan State House District 107 challenging Speaker Chatfield. It was a lot of fun and she met a lot of people! Subsequently, along with

Community Involvement

Published October 15, 2020

Jared Sayers

Jared Sayers, '15, joined a faith-based non-profit called "Elli's House" which is fighting the atrocity of Human Trafficking within the Detroit Area. His role is to lead fundraising efforts by obtaining financial sponsorships & planning fundraising events

Community Involvement

Published June 3, 2020

Zach Snyder

Zach Snyder, '19, is an Illustration Graduate. After attending GVSU, he began painting murals! This is an image of a hallway that he is currently painting at the Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospital in Jackson, MI. This Mural is being installed in the ba

Community Involvement

Published March 2, 2020

Kalvin DaRonne Harvell

Kalvin DaRonne Harvell, Ph.D., Ed.S., '97, is a professor of sociology/coordinator of the Black Male and Quintessential, Unique, Essence of Ebony, Necessary, Sisters (QUEENS) Focus Group, a comprehensive academic and social support network on the campus o

Community Involvement

Published February 5, 2020

Steve Hills

I volunteer at the Ottawa County Parks Dog Park located at South Ravines Park. Volunteerism is an act of kindness which helps create a world view I love. Help leave the world a better place and create a safe environment for our animal friends.

Community Involvement

Published September 24, 2019

Noel Green

I have been named by Mayor Lori Lightfoot as part of the STI Taskforce to develop a response to the increasing STI rates within Chicago, Illinois. For more information visit: https://news.wttw.com/2019/08/22/lightfoot-launches-task-force-combat-sexual

Community Involvement

Published September 11, 2019

Megan Steenwyk

Megan Steenwyk has been named to the Next Generation Committee of Summit, New Jersey-based Family Promise, the national leader addressing the issue of family homelessness. Millennials (born 1981 - 1996) have surpassed baby boomers as the largest adul

Community Involvement

Published March 18, 2019

Brianna Hemwall

I started a nonprofit called Project Hand Warmer. Project Hand Warmer is "sharing the warmth!" Our goal is to provide hand warmers to the local homeless.

Community Involvement

Published February 11, 2019

Kelly Israels

I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Kent County via Consumers Energy several times in the past two years. The rewarding work that is completed helps people with the new home construction process and home improvement projects.

Community Involvement

Published December 18, 2018

Sonya Hernandez

Sonya Hernandez, '03, '08, '10, was reappointed to the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan by Governor Snyder for another three-year term. She was recently elected as Commission Chair to lead the first ever all female Executive Committee in the 45 year

Community Involvement

Published November 19, 2018

Sonya Hernandez

Sonya Hernandez, '03, '08, '10, was elected to Reeths-Puffer School Board for a six-year term.

Community Involvement

Published November 19, 2018

Travis Cree

Joined the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo.

Community Involvement

Published June 19, 2017

Travis Cree

Joined the Board of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region.

Community Involvement

Published June 19, 2017

Todd Schoenleber

I have had the wonderful honor to be elected and serving since earlier this year as a Board Member for the Carbon Valley Park District in the tri-town area as the board Treasurer. I have also had the opportunity to volunteer through my church and Kids Hop

Community Involvement

Published December 21, 2016

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