Tim McKay, Ph.D. 

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Education

Susan Perreault, M.Ed.

Director, LSA Student Recruitment

Alexa Lynch, M.A.

Project Manager, I2A

Anna Cools

Innovation and Information Specialist, I2A

Alexis Harris (she/her)

Major: Computer Science & Cognitive Science

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“I want to help students know the possibilities of university/trade school/community college…and no matter what, they will have support throughout.”

Dawn Oja (she/her)

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Calumet, MI

“I hope to make the college-going process easier for others. I hope I can be the person that I would’ve liked to help me when I was going through the process.”

Yahil Ceballos (he/him)

Major: Movement Science

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“My hopes for I2A are to be able to help students who might be struggling deciding what they want to do after high school and be a good role model for these students so they know what a college student really is and how to find their aspirations.”

First Generation College Student

Gaby Gaytan-Aguirre (she/her)

Major: Sociology, Law, Justice & Social Change

Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI

“I wish to help students who feel just like I did throughout a difficult process in order for them to achieve their goals. Learning about other options after high school can be the needed change in an individual’s life, a change that can be brought on by I2A.”

First Generation College Student

Raji Kaur (she/her)

Major: Economics

Hometown: Owosso, MI

“The I2A team helped me to reach where I wanted to be…having Ambassadors put time and effort towards me was very nice to know because I had a team behind me. I want students to know that there is not only one way to success but many.”

First Generation College Student

Tyáe Grant (she/her)

Major: Sociology

Hometown: Chicago, IL

“I care a lot about the youth and families having the resources that they need to be successful. I2A’s goal is to empower and support students in successfully going after whatever their next step is which I think is beautiful.”

First Generation College Student

Devin Wiles (he/him)

Major: Business

Hometown: Auburn Hills, MI

“As a first-generation college student, I2A spoke to me as an opportunity to assist students from similar backgrounds to my own in their post-high-school exploration processes…I hope to give back to those that still have the time and opportunity to make use of it.”

First Generation College Student

Maddie Frustraglio (she/her)

Major: Biochemistry, pre-pharmacy

Hometown: Negaunee, MI

“I was a part of the I2A program as a high school student, and this program helped me out so much as I was navigating through the college application journey, By becoming a part of this team I want to make students’ college application journey as easy as this program did for me.”

Jillian Klaver (she/her)

Major: Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN)

Hometown: Owosso, MI

“I want to help students find ways to go after any goal that they might have instead of limiting themselves before they even know it…I would like to provide the help for others that I wish I had received.”

Valeria Rivera (she/her)

Major: Psychology and Anthropology

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“I love helping others, sharing what I know, and giving them the necessary resources…to help 8th-12th graders think about what is best for their future and what they want, as well as to support them in the decisions they make.”

First Generation College Student

Ixchel Ceballos (she/her)

Major: Economics

Hometown: East Lansing and Detroit, MI

“I hope the students who need help are able to receive it. I see this position as a way to empower and support our youth and give them the resources to make more choices about their own lives.”

First Generation College Student

Jazmin Espinosa-Romero (she/her)

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“I want to be the helping hand that I wish I had to help other first-generation college students like me…to be part of the support system for students seeking opportunities for a better future.”

First Generation College Student

Ka’Lynn (Kay) Savage (she/her)

Major: Political Science

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“I have a passion for guiding high school students in exploring their post-graduation options…My hopes for I2A are straightforward: to help as many students as possible follow their dreams and make the best choices for their futures.”

Lilianna Flores

Major: Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN)

Hometown: Lincoln Park, MI

“[It’s important to have] guidance for high schoolers…I hope to give back to communities and guide students into their futures and expand this program to help more communities and counties in the future!”

First Generation College Student

Madi Austin (she/her)

Major: International Studies and Sociology

Hometown: Negaunee, MI

“I want to be a resource for students who feel like they are alone in figuring out their future. Everyone deserves a chance to get help from someone/somewhere they trust to figure out their next steps and get them on the right path.”

First Generation College Student

Nahdia Levy (she/her)

Major: Undecided, pre-law

Hometown: Chicago, IL

“I think many of us don’t consider college an option because of financial reasons, because we don’t think we’re capable, or because we simply don’t know what post-secondary options are truly available to us. I want to be a mentor for other students…someone others can look to with similar experiences and a lot of genuine advice.”

First Generation College Student

Elizabeth Jaramillo (she/her)

Major: Movement Science

Hometown: Detroit, MI

“I want to help create a program that meets students’ needs to help the process be easier and more accessible. Everyone deserves to be given a fair chance at pursuing post-secondary education if they wish to.”

First Generation College Student