We are the Office of Student Life
Mission
We empower students to discover their passions while building inclusive communities of belonging through experiential learning in campus programming, civic engagement, and student organizations.
Vision
Through transformative experiences, all learners will create lifelong memories, develop transferable skills, and be prepared to lead with integrity in a dynamic society.
Our Values
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE: We advocate for all students to have access to resources and equity in opportunity.
CONNECTION AND BELONGING: We support students in building meaningful relationships and communities of belonging.
DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT: We inspire students to discover meaning and purpose as they engage, learn and grow.
FUN AND ENJOYMENT: We design fun and unforgettable GVSU traditions that instill Laker Pride.
COLLABORATION: We partner across campus and communities to enhance the student experience.
Staff Directory
First Name
Leah
Last Name
Erben
Pronouns
She/they
Email
erbenle@gvsu.edu
Title
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Team/Area
- Promotions Office
- Marketing
Website
gvsu.edu/promotions
Office Phone
(616) 331-2358
About
Leah Erben graduated from Grand Valley in 2021 with a B.A. in Writing; they minored in advertising and public relations as well as digital studies. As a GVSU student, Leah worked in the Promotions Office as a writer and later as the editorial project manager. Through working for the Promotions Office, Leah developed a passion for strengthening student involvement on campus and for helping students discover and grow their own passions. Leah also spent their college career as president of Grand Valley's improv comedy team, Subject to Change. They devoted their time to leading rehearsals, planning events, and working to strengthen the organization's presence on campus. Since then, Leah has worked as a marketing professional for various Grand Rapids comedy organizations as well as a freelance copywriter for local small businesses.
In their free time, Leah pursues their love of comedy through comedy writing, improv, and stand-up performance. They also love creative writing, eating cheese, being very tall (6’3”), and spending quality time with their cats, Howie and Goose.
Responsibilities
As the Office of Student Life (OSL) marketing communications coordinator, Leah manages the student OSL Marketing Team. Leah also assists in managing the Promotions Office, especially the Graphic Design Team, and works to support divisional marketing initiatives.
StrengthsQuest Themes
Developer - Empathy - Connectedness - Input - Belief
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