Melanie Martinez - Lopez

She/Her

Hi there! My name is Melanie. I am a first-gen, transforming junior from Grand Rapids Community College. I am a BSI student who is majoring in user experience (UX). I am also a student ambassador for USMI and am excited to start my position as Clothes Closet Student Coordinator! I love to travel; my favorite place is The Hague, Netherlands. And my favorite season is the fall/summer.

My Seppo

She/Hers

As a Graduate Student, I’m excited to work with students and in particular, students with disabilities, on how to best highlight the incredible and unique skills they bring to the table as they begin their next journey after UofM! 

Bridget Liston

She/Her

Hi! My name is Bridget Liston and I am a Sophomore applying to the PPE (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics) Program within LSA. I grew up moving around Europe and Asia but most recently lived in the DC Area.

Dayo Ogundipe

Hi, my name is Dayo Ogundipe (Die-yo Oh-goon-dee-pay) I am a Junior from Detroit, Michigan majoring in Material Science and Engineering in the college of Engineering. I am the Vice President of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Phi Chapter and an e-board member of H.E.A.D.S. Besides my academics, I love to be around good company. In my free time I enjoy many things.

Erin Abell

Erin is a Student Coordinator for the Lansing Public Service Intern Program. She was a participant in the program's 54th cohort where she worked for the Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence as a development intern. She is a senior studying Political Science with a minor in Moral and Political Philosophy. She is originally from Shelby Township, Michigan and aims towards government work after graduation.

Pete Vandermeer

He/Him

I am a program coordinator as well as a supervisor of the Public Service Intern Program at UCC. I specialize in supporting students who are seeking out professional opportunities in government and public service, and I also manage the Government Career Track. If you are passionate about wanting to work for the federal or state government, please come talk to me! 

Katie Keim

Katie Keim is a Student Coordinator for the Public Service Intern Program after a year in the program in Ann Arbor and Washington DC. She is a rising junior in the Ford School, studying public policy with minors in economics and history. She is a first-generation college student and extremely passionate about working with other first-generation students to expand their opportunities. Katie has interned at the Federal and Local levels of government, along with the Wayne County Public Defender’s Office.

Izzy Tomlinson

Hi! My name is Isabella "Izzy" Tomlinson and I am a senior at the Gerald R. Ford School of Policy. This is my second year as student coordinator for the 55-year-old Public Service Intern Program and was a student in the program in 2021! Most of my time is spent being involved in the Ford School as President of UGC and doing research on the side. I have loved working for PSIP and the UCC, and I am so excited to continue!

Louise E. Jackson

She/Her

As the Director of the University Career Center, I am deeply passionate about empowering students through higher education and career development support. I have had the privilege of working with institutions such as the University of California system and the University of Michigan's Alumni Association, where I served the 650,000-strong alumni community. This experience has allowed me to gain valuable insights into the diverse needs and aspirations of students and alumni alike. I earned a master's degree in higher education from the School of Education in 2010.