The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse Advisory Council is comprised of students, staff, faculty, and community members. The council functions to select the Endowed Professor, support the development of program events and initiatives, and advise the director in matters that are key to the program’s vision and mission.

Council Members

Jessica Collette: Founder & CEO of Float Above Ventures

Dan Cope: Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Faculty Fellow

Annette Gonzalez-Vazquez: Communications & Outreach Specialist, PSCCD

Ed Karls: Community Member; Co-chair, Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County, MI

Alex Priebe: Assistant Director Digital Engagement & Communications , GVSU                        

James Rademaker: General Manager, WGVU Public Media

Faye Richardson-Green: Committed Community Steward

Milt Rowher: Community Member (retired business leader)

Tamela Spicer: Founder & Principal at The Intentional Catalyst

Rick Treur: Director of Talent & Leadership, Grand Rapids Chamber

Aaron Turner: Vice President of Philanthropy, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Greg Warsen: Graduate Program Director & Faculty, Educational Leadership , GVSU

Susie Ziegler: Director of Philanthropy, GVSU

Ex-officio Council Members

Shelley Padnos: Center Founder

Carol Sarosik: Center Founder

Are you interested in joining the council?

If you are interested in learning more about what it would look like to serve on the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse Council, please contact Director Lisa Perhamus at [email protected] or (616) 331-6736 for more information.