RecWell Team
Allison Gehringer
Assistant Director (Fitness & Wellness)
Pronouns: She/Her
Allison oversees the Fitness programs. She joined GVSU Recreation and Wellness in September of 2022 after spending three years in North Carolina as the Fitness Coordinator for Recreation and Wellness at UNCG. She earned her B.S. degree in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University. She was a Graduate Assistant for GVSU Recreation and Wellness, where she earned her M.Ed. degree in Higher Education. She is certified through ACE-CPT, YogaFit l, and American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, anything active outdoors, and hanging out with friends, family, and her two pups.
StrengthsQuest | Relator - Individualization - Positivity - Responsibility - Restorative
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Amy Campbell
Interim Director of Recreation & Wellness
Pronouns: She/Her
Amy has worked as a professional with Recreation since 2003. She earned her B.S. degree from Hillsdale college in Health and Physical Education, and her M.Ed. from GVSU in College Student Affairs Leadership. Her responsibilities are to oversee all operations of Fitness and Wellness programs and services, including the Group Exercise program. She is also the co-director for the Injury Care Clinic. Amy also serves on a number of campus committees, to support efforts in improving the health and well being in and around the GV community. Amy is certified through NSCA-CPT, SPINNING®, TRX credentialing, Yogafit I, and an Instructor for CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross.
Amy enjoys spending time with her family, trail running, camping, cooking, and spending time outdoors (especially the beach)!
StrengthsQuest | Relator - Restorative - Responsibility - Strategic - Futuristic
Andrew Rolls
Club Sport Program Coordinator
Pronouns: He/Him
Andrew was hired in on January 2023. Andrew got his undergraduate degree in Sport Management with a minor in Business from GVSU. Andrew also received his Master's of Education degree from GVSU in Higher Education: College Student Affairs. Before starting this roll, Andrew was a Sales Manager and tennis instructor at an athletic and tennis club called Premier Athletic and Tennis Club where he still teaches on the side. He was previously the GVSU club tennis coach and currently coaches high school varsity tennis as well.
Andrew has a passion for all sports and his spare time still plays in many competitive sport leagues on the side. Andrew also enjoys traveling, playing any card or board game, playing video games, watching a good tv show/movie, and is always down to try something new or go on any adventure.
StrengthsQuest | Analytical - Self Assurance - Individualization - Learner - Achiever
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Anna Tollefson
Assistant Director (Club Sports and Business Operations)
Pronouns: She/Her
Anna completed her undergrad at GVSU with a Bachelors in Physical Education, concentration in coaching. She also completed graduate school at GVSU with a M.Ed in Higher Education, emphasis is Adult & Higher Education. During undergrad, Anna was a club sport athlete and then took over and coached the volleyball club after.
In her spare time Anna, loves traveling, reading, coaching, spending time with family, and her Golden Retriever Maizey.
Ema Brace
Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation & Wellness Graduate Assistant for Strategy & Outreach
Pronouns: She/Her
Ema earned her Bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy with a minor in Psychology from GVSU in April 2022. She’s currently pursuing her Masters degree in Recreational Therapy. She has experience in adaptive and unified sports. Ema is passionate about teaching individuals of all abilities how to improve their wellbeing and quality of life through recreational and physical activities.
In her free time, Ema enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, playing pickleball, running, working out, eating ice cream, and watching sports (especially football and soccer).
StrengthsQuest | Developer - Harmony - Restorative - Individualization - Achiever
Emma Strasberger
Fitness Programs Graduate Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her
Emma is a GVSU Alum with an undergrad in Clinical Exercise Science and Dance. Currently she is getting her masters in Higher Education through the College of Student Affairs at GV. She is helping out with UFit, Personal training, and Small group training. She is a strong believer that exercise can help individuals become stronger both physically and mentally by boosting your overall mood, concentration, and confidence. Exercise is for everyone and anyone willing to try!
In her spare time, Emma enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and hanging out with my friends and family.
Joe Bitely
Assistant Director (Climbing Center and Outdoor Adventures)
Pronouns: Him/His
Joe was named the Assistant Director of Recreation overseeing Outdoor Adventures and the Climbing Center in 2016 after previously serving as the GVSU Climbing and OAC Manager since 2007. Joe received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, where he majored in Recreation Management. Joe's efforts empower and inspire the GVSU community through outdoor and adventure based opportunities. Joe is avid rock climber and climbing instructor.
StrengthsQuest | Learner - Includer - Harmony - Responsibility - Restorative
Katie Feirer
Marketing & Communications Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Katie joined the Recreation & Wellness team in August 2021 after graduating with her Master’s degree in Sport Administration from Central Michigan University. Her passion for collegiate recreation started during her undergrad at Michigan State University. During her time at Michigan State University she worked with their Recreational Sports Department, assisting with their marketing and adaptive sport and fitness opportunities.
In Katie’s spare time you'll find her cheering on the Spartans (Go Green!), trying new adaptive sports or being a cupcake connoisseur.
StrengthsQuest | Responsibility - Includer- Adaptability - Maximizer - Belief
Katie Jourdan
Assistant Director (Student Wellness)
Pronouns: She/Her
Katie joined Recreation and Wellness in November 2019. Katie hopes that her experience in community health will help guide her in supporting and improving the wellness of all GVSU students. Prior to GVSU, Katie’s work was in the realm of public health. She began her career as health educator and tribal fitness center coordinator for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians supporting nutrition and exercise programming for tribal members. After that, Katie spent seven years as a public health educator with District Health Department #10 working primarily in sexual health and substance abuse prevention among youth and young adults. Katie received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University majoring in Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Spanish, and minoring in Nutrition. She went on to get her Master of Public Health in Health Behavior & Health Education from the University of Michigan.
Katie spends her free time hiking, doing yoga, traveling and eating donuts (mostly in moderation).
StrengthsQuest | Empathy – Developer – Relator – Positivity – Individualization
Maddie Vervaeke
Wellness Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Maddie completed her undergrad at GVSU with a Bachelors in Biomedical Science. She then completed graduate school at GVSU with a Masters in Public Health, emphasis in Health Promotions. Maddie is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She began her career doing COVID and sexual health work at a local health department. Maddie also works at a nonprofit, Resilience, with survivors of sexual assault, doing both individual work and community wide education. Maddie is passionate about wellness for everybody, regardless of where they are in life.
In her free time, Maddie enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and being around friends.
Mike Przydzial
Associate Director of Recreation & Wellness
Pronouns: Him/His
Mike joined the Recreation team in May 2019 after his most recent work at Ferris State University as Coordinator of Athletic Event Operations & Special Projects. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (emphasis on Sports Leadership) with a minor in Business from Grand Valley State University in 2012, while also competing on the Men’s Basketball team. Mike completed his graduate work in 2014 from the University of Arkansas with a M.Ed. in Sports & Recreation Management, before spending four years in Flagstaff, Arizona as Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at Northern Arizona University. Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with family and staying active in a variety of ways.
StrengthsQuest | Strategic - Focus - Achiever - Learner - Responsibility
Mitch Eastlick
Assistant Director (IM Sports and Esports)
Pronouns: Him/His
Mitch oversees the intramural sports and club sports programs. He began working with GVSU Recreation in 2015 as the Competitive Sports Coordinator. he received his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from San Jose State University in 2012. While at SJSU, Mitch skipped a night class his second week as a freshman to attend an intramural sports flag football training and worked with intramural sports until he graduated. He was a GA for Ohio University Campus Recreation, where he received his master’s degree in Recreation & Sports Sciences in 2015.
Born and raised in rural Northern California, he began officiating when he was 14 years old as a little league and softball umpire. As his senior project in high school, Mitch officiated high school football. The first game he worked, he was on the sideline of his high school. Mitch roots for Bay Area sports teams.
StrengthsQuest | Context - Analytical - Arranger - Achiever - Responsibility
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Riley Long
Esports Coordinator
Pronouns: Him/His
Riley has been an active member of the esports industry since 2012, accumulating experience as a competitor, coach, professional esports team founder, and collegiate esports leader. He earned his B.S. degree from Michigan Technological University in Mechanical Engineering. Riley is passionate about creating meaningful experiences through esports programming and competition for GVSU students and West Michigan communities/organizations.
Riley spends his free time playing D&D with friends, spending time with his family, and watching sporting & esports events.
StrengthsQuest | Relator – Restorative – Competition – Futuristic – Developer
Taylor Porter
Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Graduate Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her
Taylor is completing her Graduate Assistantship while pursuing her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Taylor attended Michigan State University for undergrad, where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in Health Promotion. She was very involved on MSU’s campus including organizations such as, Adaptive Sports and Recreation Club and Women’s Club Soccer. Through these experiences she was able to develop relationships with various individuals throughout the community to promote health as well as the social and psychological benefits of physical activity. She looks forward to applying her experiences and knowledge to further develop an atmosphere that is diverse and inclusive in recreation at GVSU.
In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with friends and family (especially her nephews), playing soccer, running, traveling, and watching MSU basketball. Go green!
Toni Szot-Snyder
Fitness & Wellness Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Toni has been working with Fitness and Wellness as a group exercise instructor since 2018. She joined the professional team in May 2021. Toni earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from GVSU. Her professional experience prior to GVSU includes working as a Group Fitness Instructor at Choice Health and Fitness in North Dakota. She was also a competitive dance coach for seven years. Toni is certified through Zumba and American Barre Technique.
Toni loves taking her family on outdoor adventures including hiking, backpacking, skiing, and biking.
StrengthsQuest | Strategic - Woo - Communication - Positivity – Individualization
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