Meet the Staff
Exploratory Advisors
Jason Prowant
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email: p[email protected]
Hello Lakers! I am an Academic Advisor in the CLAS Advising Center and will work with pre-professional students in the health majors. I am a graduate of GVSU with a B.S. in Physical Education with a Coaching Emphasis and a M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Leadership and am excited to be back at my alma mater. While at GVSU as an undergrad I was a member of the Cross Country/Track and Field teams. Prior to joining the CLAS Academic Advising Center I was an Academic Advisor for student-athletes at Davenport University. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to meeting you!
Khalaya Daniels
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email: [email protected]
I am from Detroit Michigan and recently received my Master’s in Higher Education, Leadership, and Student Affairs. I also received my undergraduate degree in Sociology and minor in African American Studies at Grand Valley in 2019. I work for CLAS Advising, as an academic advisor for science majors. As a first-generation graduate, I understand the importance of programs that provide students from diverse backgrounds with resources that help obtain academic success. I am excited to work with students from diverse backgrounds and help them achieve their academic and personal goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, eating out, watching movies, reading, doing makeup, traveling, and experiencing new things.
Jamie Dorman
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email:[email protected]
Hello! I am originally from Ludington, MI and started my postsecondary journey by attending West Shore Community College. I then transferred to Grand Valley and double majored in psychology and philosophy. After graduating, I worked as a College Adviser at two high schools and advised seniors on their postsecondary plans. After this, I came back to Grand Valley and earned a M. Ed in College Student Affairs and Leadership while working as a Graduate Assistant for Career Counseling. I also have experience working at a non-profit and supervising College Advisers throughout the state of Michigan. I am thrilled to be back at Grand Valley and helping students through the college going process! In my free time I enjoy reading, playing board games, watching reality TV, and spending time with my pets.
Alyssa Myers
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email:[email protected]
I was born in Lansing and raised in Williamston, MI, a small town right next to MSU’s campus. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Western Michigan University in 2017. I then went on to attend GVSU in the College Student Affairs Leadership program and graduated with my Masters of Education in 2019. Previously, I worked as the Graduate Assistant for the University Counseling Center/Career Center and was the intern for TRIO-STEM and Health Sciences here at GVSU. After graduation, I took a position at SUNY Oneonta in Oneonta, NY, as a Residence Hall Director and Advisor for NRHH. I previously worked here at Grand Valley with TRIO Student Support Services working with first-generation college students like myself, so you may recognize me. I am now excited to join CLAS as an Academic Advisor. Outside of work I live with my fiancé and our dog Winston, a great dane/hound mix (I will show you pictures if you ask) and I enjoy going to Lake Michigan, spending time with family and friends, gardening, reading, and painting.
Kailah Siggers
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email: [email protected]
Hi! My name is Kailah, and I am eager to be able to work with you as you go through your experience here at GVSU. I received my BS in Psychology with a double emphasis in mental health and diversity from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. During my time in undergrad, I had the opportunity to get involved in a variety of organizations such as Greek Life, Residence Life, Student Affairs, Psi Chi, Career Services, and the Psychology Club. I moved back home to Grand Rapids, Michigan after graduating and attained more experience by working at a Psychiatric Hospital and for a Foster Care Reunification organization. Currently, I am working toward my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University, with the interest of one day opening a private practice. In my free time I enjoy shopping, painting, and being with my pup, Pesto. I look forward to meeting you!
Jaydenn Knepp
Office Address: C-1-140 Mackinac Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8585
Email: [email protected]
What’s up Lakers?? My name is Jaydenn Knepp and I’m a first-year graduate student studying Higher Education in the College of Student Affairs Leadership here at GVSU. I grew up on the east side of Michigan but moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University. There I received my Bachelor of Musical Arts degree with an emphasis in vocal education and minored in gender and women’s studies. I discovered my passion for student affairs after being the President of WMU’s student chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association and working for Housing and Residence Life where I had the opportunity to connect with students outside of academic settings. In my spare time, I enjoy attending drag shows, watching objectively bad reality TV, taking weekend trips around the Midwest, and being with my Pitbull doggy, Daisy, (who I’ll definitely share pics of if you ask). I look forward to meeting with you!