Education
BS – University of Scranton
JD – Temple University Beasley School of Law (2003)

Prior Work
• Director for Emerging Careers, University of Richmond School of Law
• Consultant Writer, National Center for State Courts
• Executive Director, Lancaster Bar Association
• Director, ABA Resource Center for Access to Justice Initiatives; Assistant Staff Counsel, ABA Standing Committee for Pro Bono & Public Service
• Director of Public Service Initiatives, National Association for Law Placement

Community Involvement
• Feed More Food Bank, Richmond, VA
• Board Member, Washington Council of Lawyers, Washington, DC (2007-2013), Board President (2008-2010)
• Jesuit Volunteer Corps – legal advocate with Northwest Justice Project

Education
• BSW – Calvin College (1998)
• JD – Notre Dame Law School (2001)

Community Involvement
• Member – Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan Pro Bono Team
• Member – Kent County Alternative Dispute Resolution Oversight Committee
• Member – Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition
• Volunteer – Safe Haven Ministries

Recognition/Awards
• Lawyer of the Year – Michigan Lawyers Weekly (2003)

Education

• BA – Miami University (1996)
• JD – Indiana University (2005)
• Graduate Teaching Certification Program – Grand Valley State University (2010)

Prior Work

• Attorney – Gockerman, Wilson, Saylor & Hesslin, P.C
• Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Coordinator-China Law Summer Program – Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
• Program Director – The Legal Assistance Center

Community Involvement

• Eastown Community Assoc. – Board Member, Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair (2020)
• Eastown United Soccer Club – Team Member (2019)
• Manistee Jaycees – Member (2006-2009), President (2007-08)
• Founder – Roots on the River Concert Series, through the Manistee Jaycees (2007)

Education
• BA – Western Michigan University, cum laude (2002)
• JD – Michigan State University College of Law (2006)

Prior Work
• Staff Attorney – Legal Aid of Western Michigan
• Legal Intern – 17th Circuit Court, Family Division
• Student Clinician – MSU Chance at Childhood Clinic

Community Involvement
• Member – Kent Court Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team
• Participant – Heartside Agencies meetings
• Volunteer – SSI/SSD Outreach & Recovery Program
• Volunteer – 3Rs Program (Grand Rapids Bar Association/Grand Rapids Public Schools)

Education

BA:       Hope College

MBA:    Western Michigan University

MSA:    Grand Valley State University

Prior Work

Finance Manager, Corporate and Global Operations, DSA International

President and CEO, Paragon Bank & Trust

Community Involvement

Board Member, President – Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County

Board Member, Treasurer – Ridge Point Community Church

Board Member, President –  Zeeland Athletic Boosters Club

Volunteer, United Way

Education
• BA – Michigan State University (1997)
• JD – Loyola University Chicago (2000)

Community Involvement
• Expert Advisor – Center for Survivor Agency and Justice
• Member – Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness Steering Committee
• Member – Michigan Foreclosure Task Force Steering Committee
• Girl Scout Leader – Girl Scouts of America Shore to Shore Council
• Coach – Northwest Youth Soccer Association

Awards/Recognition
• Community Spirit Award – Lighthouse Communities, Inc. (2010)
• Advocate Award Finalist – Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids (2013)