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 – Western Michigan University, cum laude (2002)
• JD – Michigan State University College of Law (2006)
Prior Work
• 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)
Education
Prior Work
Community Involvement
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