Meet the Staff
Behind every great Fraternity & Sorority Life experience at GVSU is a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about our students’ growth, safety, and success. Our staff is here to support you, whether you’re just exploring Greek Life or already leading your chapter.
We are committed to fostering a community where every student can have a safe, healthy, and positive experience rooted in values and belonging. Beyond GVSU, our team members serve as volunteers, speakers, and leaders in the national fraternal movement, advancing the mission of fraternity and sorority life on campuses nationwide.
We believe in these organizations' power to shape strong leaders and lifelong connections, and we’re honored to be part of your journey. At the bottom of the page, you will find a list of our respective chapter coaching assignments.
Jeremy Paul, M.Ed. - Associate Director of Student Organizations & Leadership Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths Themes: Arranger | Relator | Learner | Responsibility | Ideation
Jeremy Paul serves as an Associate Director in the Office of Student Life, where he provides strategic leadership to Fraternity & Sorority Life, Registered Student Organizations, and Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) programs. His work focuses on creating meaningful experiences that build community, support student leaders, and help students find their place on campus. He works closely with a team of professional and student staff to guide leadership development, plan engaging programs, and support hundreds of student organizations. As the primary advisor for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Jeremy connects with students, alumni, campus partners, and national organizations to support a vibrant and values-driven Greek community.
Jeremy is a proud graduate of Otterbein University (B.A. in Political Science, minor in Educational Studies) and holds a Master’s in College Student Personnel from Ohio University. He’s a lifelong member of Phi Delta Theta and currently serves as the Chapter Advisory Board chair for his undergraduate chapter. Jeremy currently serves as the Regional Director of Region III (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio) for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) and holds numerous volunteer roles within the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values. When he's not on campus, you’ll probably find Jeremy cheering on the Columbus Blue Jackets, hosting a podcast, cooking for friends and family, or exploring new coffee shops in search of the perfect cup.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Fraternity & Sorority Life community assessment and strategic planning
- Liaison between chapter advisors and campus
- Interfraternity Council Advisor
- National Pan-Hellenic Council Advisor
- Equity and social justice initiatives
- Community stakeholder relations
- Chapter coaching
- Staff hiring and supervision
NOTE: Jeremy is remote on Wednesdays during the Spring/Summer 2025 semester.
Alicen Fimple, M.Ed. - Assistant Director of Greek Life & Leadership Development
Email: f[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths Themes: Includer | Harmony | Empathy | Discipline | Consistency
Alicen is a graduate of the University of Akron, where she received a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Financial Planning, and Ohio University, where she received her Master's of Education degree in College Student Personnel. Alicen is a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and loved ones and, in her free time, doing escape rooms with them. She has completed 36 escape rooms and hopes to do more as she explores Michigan!
Functional Responsibilities:
- Panhellenic Association Advisor
- Order of Omega Advisor
- Chapter coaching
- Large-scale programming
- Educational programming
- Leadership development programming
NOTE: Alicen is remote on Mondays during the Spring/Summer 2025 semester.
Carlie Toering - FSL Staff Assistant
Email: g[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Includer | Positivity | Analytical | Harmony
Carlie is a junior at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Political Science, with a minor in Marketing. Carlie is a proud member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Administrative support
- Student support
- Roster management
- Event registration
- General programming assistance
Office Hours:
Monday: 8-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday: OFF
Friday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jamar Williams - FSL Marketing Intern
Email: g[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths:
Jamar is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations. Jamar is a proud member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Social media management
- Community communications
- Community advertising and public relations
- Event coverage
Office Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: OFF
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chapter Coaching Model
The FSL team utilizes a chapter coaching model to connect and advise our active chapters and councils. Each staff member is assigned to roughly a third of the chapters and serves as those chapters' main resource regarding FSL policies, the Relationship Statement, and can assist the chapter in a variety of ways depending on their needs.
Fraternity & Sorority Life is a part of the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.