English
DeMario Bell '16
Employer
Mentor Collective / Head of Collective Engagement
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994
1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
Since graduation, I accepted a job at the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor. I was at U-M for 4 years until I pivoted out of higher
education to take a leadership role at an Edtech startup company. I
lead our community engagement efforts to connect our global members
with one another and to our company. This is the truncated version. My
path has been nonlinear. I am a true liberal arts graduate. I always
say, in truth and jest, “the good thing about a liberal arts degree
one can do anything with it. The bad thing about a liberal arts a
degree one can do anything with it.” I’m blessed for all of the
experiences and to be where I am in my journey and what lies ahead.
2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
Presidents’ Ball will forever be a favorite memory of mine
because I loved how the GVSU community came together for a wonderful
night of celebration, recognition, and school pride.
3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The best advice I’ve ever received was “Don’t worry about being
famous; focus on being effective because if you’re effective people
will remember you.”
4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand
Valley experience.
Transformative, enduring, formidable
5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
It’s not lost on me that I stand on the shoulders of giants. As
doors are opening for me I want to bring as many people along with me.
February 2022
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