Mike Saldana, Director

Mike serves as the Director of the College of Health Professions Student Services Office.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Master’s Degree in College Student Affairs Leadership from GVSU.  After earning his Master’s Degree, he worked as an academic advisor at Illinois State University.  He worked specifically with incoming freshman and undecided students.  Upon returning to West Michigan, he fills most of his time watching sports-related programs, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

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Michelle Johnson, Assistant Director

Michelle has served as an academic advisor in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office since 2008.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and graduated from GVSU in 2008 with a Master’s Degree in College Student Affairs Leadership. Her higher education career started at Kellogg Community College back in 2002. 

Brianne Perez, Senior Academic Advisor

Brianne has served as an academic advisor in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office since 2011. She graduated from GVSU in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in 2011 with a Master’s Degree in College Student Affairs Leadership. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Jennie Glynn, Senior Academic Advisor

Jennie began as an Academic Advisor within the College of Health Professions in December 2016. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a minor in Aging & Adult Life from Grand Valley State University in 2012. While a student at GVSU, Jennie worked as a Student Assistant within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Academic Advising Center, where she formed a passion for higher education and academic advising. After graduating, she earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University in 2012. Prior to returning to GVSU, Jennie worked as an Admissions Counselor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In her free time, she enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors with her family. A West side native, she is excited to be back on campus, and proud to be a Laker for a Lifetime! 

Johanna Hossink, Academic Advisor 

Before joining the College of Health Professions Student Services Office as an academic advisor, Johanna was a graduate assistant with the Seidman College of Business Undergraduate Advising Office. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education as a part of the College Student Affairs Leadership Program at GVSU. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Michigan in 2018. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, board games, and spending time with her two cats, Simon and Leo!

Valinda Stokes, Advising Program Assistant

Valinda is one of the professional support staff for the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She also serves as the admissions coordinator for the College of Health Professions Graduate Programs.  In her free time, she spends time with her son and daughter, friends and family.

Latrice Jones, Office Coordinator

Latrice works as an Office Coordinator.

Sarah, Graduate Assistant

Sarah is in her Master's program in College Student Affairs Leadership.  She has a graduate assistantship in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She enjoys traveling, being active, and reading in her free time.

Kelsi, Graduate Receptionist

Kelsi works as a Graduate Student Receptionist in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and is now pursuing a clinical Doctorate in Audiology. Kelsi enjoys watching movies, cooking, shopping at TJ Maxx, and spending time with friends.

Shannah, Graduate Receptionist

Shannah works as a Graduate Student Receptionist in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She graduated from GVSU December 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences and is now pursuing a Master's degree in Public Health. Shannah enjoys music including singing and learning to play ukulele, spending time with family and friends, and going on daily walks outdoors!

Kaelyn, Student Receptionist

Kaelyn works as a Student Receptionist in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She is studying Allied Health Sciences and is pursuing a Psychology minor as well as an Advanced American Sign Language undergraduate badge. Kaelyn enjoys 80’s music, watching movies, and learning new things; currently, she is learning how to crochet!

Shahnawaz, Graduate Receptionist

Shahnawaz works as a Graduate Student Receptionist in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office. She graduated from DY Patil University in India with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Information Technology and is now pursuing her Master's degree in Business Administration at GVSU. She loves spending time with her family and friends, listening to music and watching movies!