Ryan Robinet, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) joins Kathryn Reed on the Honors College development team as director of development. He most recently held the position of director of principal gifts at Western Michigan University. Ryan has 15 years of philanthropy and development experience, most of which have been within the state of Michigan. When […]
Anna Lin is a dual Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration candidate at Michigan State University, specializing in law, finance, and technology. Anna received her Bachelor of Art from Michigan State University, James Madison College in 2020. As a Graduate Assistant for the Honors College, she supports undergraduate student development, community engagement, and academic […]
Christina joined the Honors College as a Graduate Assistant in 2025. They earned dual bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University in 2023. Christina is currently working on her master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University, with plans to graduate in 2027.
Chris Graham started with Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) during the fall 2025 semester. His clinical specialty is substance use disorder treatment, but he is trained to assist with a wide range of mental health concerns. In collaboration with MSU Honors College, Chris is providing the opportunity for students to consult with a CAPS provider […]
Jess is a first-generation college graduate, raised on the west side of Michigan and a proud daughter of farmworkers. Jess’s unique experience spans from guiding students through college admissions, empowering the next generation as they navigate their career endeavors, to unearthing top talent for Google. As an MSU Honors College alumna, she is happy to […]
Jasmine Stidham is a debate coach at Michigan State University. She previously served as an assistant coach at Dartmouth College for five years. At the collegiate level, Jasmine helped coach Dartmouth to win the 2021 Copeland Award and the National Debate Tournament two years in a row. She also worked as the Assistant Director of […]
Alyssa Briones is the Executive Staff Assistant to Dr. Glenn Chambers, Interim Dean Designee of the Honors College and Interim Dean of the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University. An arts and humanities graduate of RCAH, Alyssa also minored in Chicano and Latino Studies. Most recently, she was a communicator […]
LaDonna joined the Honors College as an Academic Specialist/Advisor in 2023. Previously, she served as an Academic Specialist in the College of Arts & Letters and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Before joining the MSU community, initially in 2017, LaDonna was an Advisor at the University of Texas, Arlington. LaDonna earned her MBA […]
Melanie Brender is home. She attended Michigan State University from 2010-2015, where she earned dual degrees in social relations & policy and communication, along with a minor in German. Melanie returned to MSU to work for the Honors College in 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys running, poetry, and collecting trivia fodder for her […]
Kevin joined the MSU Debate Team in 2021 after working as an assistant debate coach at Glenbrook North High School (IL). Kevin’s previously coached at Berkeley Preparatory School (FL), University of Miami, and Gulliver Preparatory (FL). He has coached debaters to win top speakers and champions of the National Speech and Debate Association National Championship, and […]
