MaCSS Academic Advisors

Nina White is a mathematician who focuses on teaching and teacher training in college mathematics. She cares deeply about teaching, students, and equity in mathematics (and STEM more broadly). She received her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from UC Berkeley and her PhD from University of Michigan. She is grateful to get to run MaCSS, engage with all of the amazing scholars, and collaborate across organizational structures to create something new and impactful. For fun she likes word games, lifting heavy barbells, and patronizing the public library.

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David is a passionate advocate for student access and success. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, David double majored in Sociology (with a sub-major in Law, Justice, and Social Change) and Organizational Studies. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Higher Education, David is dedicated to understanding and improving the educational experiences of underrepresented communities.

Throughout his undergraduate journey, David was deeply involved in student-led organizations such as LA CASA and SCOPE, where he worked to promote the well-being and advancement of underrepresented groups. His commitment to social justice extended to his work with the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, where he conducted research and interned, focusing on the retention and recruitment of undocumented and DACAmented students at the University of Michigan.

David's academic and professional interests lie in student development, bridging the gap between education and underrepresented communities, and navigating the administrative procedures within large institutions. He is driven by a desire to create inclusive educational environments that foster success for all students.