About Us
At Grand Valley, we believe that leadership isn’t a title, it’s a mindset. Our staff is dedicated to supporting students at every stage of their leadership journey, whether you’re just beginning to explore your potential or have been leading in your community for years.
We’re excited to walk alongside you as you discover what leadership looks like for you. Leadership starts right where you are, and it’s never too early or too late to step into it. Our team is here to connect you with meaningful opportunities on campus, provide tools and guidance, and learn alongside you as we build a community of Lakers who lead with authenticity and purpose.
Together, we can create a campus culture where every student feels empowered to lead, laugh, and belong.
LEAD Staff
Office of Student Life
Jeremy Paul
Associate Director of Student Organizations & Leadership Development
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.
Alicen Fimple
Assistant Director of Greek Life & Leadership Development
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!