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MSUAA Executive Director
Scott Westerman
Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations/Executive Director(517) 432-1690
Email Scott WestermanScott joined Team MSU in 2010, coming to MSU from New Mexico where he was an area vice president for Comcast Corp.'s West Division. Scott received his B.A. in telecommunication from MSU in 1978. He has served as president of the MSUAA national alumni board, and was awarded the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Jennifer Decker
Executive Staff Assistant(517) 432-1978
Email Jennifer DeckerContact Jennifer for information regarding the MSUAA National Board.
Jennifer joined the MSUAA staff in June 2009.
Associate Degree 1992 Lansing Community College
Programming Staff
Sue Petrisin
Associate Director for Alumni Programs(517) 432-1826
Email Sue PetrisinContact Sue to plan, coordinate, promote and implement campus and community based activities, special projects and other alumni programs.
Sue has been at MSU for over 25 years and with the MSUAA since 2011.
B.S. 1985, MSU/Agriculture and Natural Resources, B.S. 1992 MSU/Human Ecology, M.A. 2009 MSU/Social Science
Theresa Sattazahn
Assistant to Associate Director(517) 884-6723
Email Theresa SattazahnContact Theresa for information on alumni programs and special projects.
Theresa has been working at MSU over 23 years and joined MSUAA in September of 2011.
Associate Degree in Business Management 1995 - Lansing Community College
Regina Cross
Alumni Group Travel & Events Coordinator(517) 353-3069
Email Regina CrossContact Regina regarding MSUAA travel programs, MSU Homecoming Parade, and Alumni Reunion Days.
Regina has been with the MSUAA since 1986.
B.S. 1991, Michigan State University/College of Education/Physical Education and Exercise Science. She also completed graduate course work in Kinesiology.
Membership and Sponsorship
Maria Giggy
Membership and Marketing Manager(517) 355-7724
Email Maria GiggyContact Maria with questions regarding membership or related marketing opportunities.
Maria has been at MSU over 20 years and joined the MSUAA in November 2011.
B.A. 1990 Michigan State University/James Madison College M.B.A. 1997 University of Michigan
Peter Delong
Director of Sales and Sponsorships(517) 432-4574
Email Peter DelongContact Peter to advertise in the MSU Alumni Association Magazine and for information regarding sponsorship opportunities for our many programs and events.
Peter joined the MSUAA in May 2008.
BA 1985 Michigan State University/Communications
Student Alumni Foundation (SAF)
Dan DiMaggio
Director, Student Alumni Foundation(517) 355-6472
Email Dan DiMaggioDan joined the MSUAA in January 2008.
B.A. 2000 James Madison/Social Relations A.D.D.U. 2000 James Madison
Alumni Relations
Kim Kittleman
Director of Alumni Relations(517) 432-9457
Email Kim KittlemanContact Kim for questions or information regarding regional clubs, college alumni associations, international clubs, and young alumni programming.
Kim joined the MSUAA in July 2007.
B.S. 1998, Michigan State University/College of Education M.S. 2000, Oklahoma State University
Dave Brown
Director, Alumni Engagement(517) 432-2018
Email Dave BrownContact Dave with questions about regional alumni clubs, special interest alumni groups and college constituent associations.
Dave has been with the MSUAA since 1998.
B.A. 1976, Michigan State University/Justin Morrill College M.A. 1983, Michigan State University/Communication
Claire Brender
Director of International Alumni Relations(517) 432-7489
Email Claire BrenderContact Claire for questions or information regarding international clubs and programs.
Claire joined the MSUAA in February 2009.
B.A. 1987, Michigan State University/Chinese Language and Literature MBA 1997 University of Chicago/International Business and Business Economics
Barb Susa-Fineis
Administrative Assistant(517) 432-2211
Email Barb Susa-FineisContact Barb for regional club & college constituent information such as club mailing lists, and post event reports for Alma Matters in the MSU Alumni Magazine. Barb is also a coordinator for Grandparents University.
Barb has been with the MSUAA 16 years.
Vicki Essenmacher
Director of Major Market Engagement(517) 884-7310
Email Vicki EssenmacherVicki has been at MSU for over 15 years, with University Advancement for 12 years, and joined the MSUAA in March 2013.
B.A. 1994, Michigan State University - English
M.A. 2008, Michigan State University - Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education
Tim Bograkos
Alumni Relations - Major Markets(517) 432-1780
Email Tim BograkosTim joined the MSUAA in February 2009.
BA 2004, Michigan State University/Advertising
B.A. 2005, Michigan State University/Communications
M.S. 2009, Michigan State University/Sports Administration
Daniel Mathis
Director, Major Market Engagement(517) 884-1074
Email Daniel MathisDaniel joined the MSUAA in March 2013.
B.S. 2007, Eastern Michigan University - Social Science
M.A. 2009, Michigan State University - Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education
Alumni Career Services
Lisa Parker
Director of Alumni Career & Business Services(517) 355-7698
Email Lisa ParkerLisa joined the Michigan State University Alumni Association as Director of Alumni Career & Business Services on May 1, 2012. Her primary focus is to develop effective networking and resource channels for experienced alumni interested in professional development and job search strategy assistance. Additionally, Lisa works directly with corporate, education, foundation and government partners seeking to attract qualified talent, retain and develop good employees, and establish collaborative relationships in line with their established goals and objectives.
BS, Michigan State University / Clinical Laboratory Science
Brenda Haynes
Lifelong Education Program Assistant(517) 355-4562
Email Brenda HaynesContact Brenda for questions regarding Alumni Lifelong Education, Evening College courses and Odyssey to Oxford programs.
Brenda joined MSUAA in 1997.
B.A. 1979, Baptist Bible College/Elementary Education
David Isbell
Alumni Career Services Coordinator(517) 432-8023
Email David IsbellContact David for one-to-one career coaching assistance including career assessments, resume and cover letter critiques, networking/mentoring opportunities and job search techniques. David's experience includes over ten years of assisting adults through career transitions.
David joined MSUAA in February 2008.
B.A. 2006, Spring Arbor University/Management and Organizational Development.
He is currently enrolled in MSU's Masters in Social Work program and has also completed graduate course work in Human Resource Management and Marketing at Davenport University.
Professional certifications include: Global Career Development Facilitator, Job & Career Transition Coach, Employment Training Specialist, and Distance Credentialed Facilitator.
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