Meet Our Staff
Linda Rettig, Senior Director of TRIO College Programs
I am so excited to be continuing with the TRIO STEM program. I have been with Grand Valley State University since 2007. I have worked in a few other departments but mostly worked with first generation students. I am very eager to continue the work we are doing but to get our students more involved in our planning processes. My favorite event is the Alternative Spring Break.
Prior to GVSU, I was a K-12 educator. I am married with four grown children, one granddaughter, a dog, and a cat. Family is very important to me. As TRIO STEM participants each of my students become my family.
Being a first generation student myself I know the importance of having support and resources and that is exactly what I am here to offer.
Full-Time Position: Senior Director for TRIO College Programs
Office Address: 200 STU
Phone: (616) 331-5430
Email: [email protected]
Raven McClinon, Assistant Director
My name is Raven McClinon and I am honored to serve as the Assistant Director for TRIO STEM. My journey with TRIO began during high school when I was a part of the TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science program at Grand Valley State. After high school, I decided to continue my education at Grand Valley where I earned my bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees, and joined the team at Facilities where I worked as an Assistant Facilities Supervisor for 16 years.
During my time at GVSU, I volunteered with TRIO STEM as an outreach coordinator, worked with Office and Multicultural Affairs to support student programming for Black Excellence 365, Wade McCree, and NASA PowWow, co-chaired the Black Graduation Celebration committee, and served as a Conflict Resolution Facilitator for the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. My current activities at GVSU include staff advisor for the student group K-pop Group Evolution, co-Vice President of Positive Black Women, and an Inclusion Advocate. I have always felt a sense of community at GVSU, whether volunteering to mentor students or sharing my personal knowledge or experiences. I look forward to bringing experiences to TRIO.
In my free time, I enjoy singing in the praise team and volunteering with the media ministry at church and spending quality time with family and friends.
Full-Time Position: Assistant Director, TRIO-STEM Health Services
Office Address: 200 STU
Phone: (616) 331-5430
Email: [email protected]
Gideon Darko, Graduate Assistant
Office Address: 200 STU
Phone: (616) 331-5430
Email: [email protected]
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