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Neighborhood Student Success Center (NSSC)

Staff Directory

Photo of Emily Abrams Emily Abrams Academic Success Coordinator
(517) 353-5210

Emily Abrams has worked at Michigan State University since 2020 and for the TRIO SSS Program since January 2022. Currently, she serves as the TRIO SSS Academic Success Coordinator. In this role, Emily supervises the TRIO Student Resource Center and manages the delivery of various academic success programs and services, such as peer tutoring, financial literacy education, and workshops.…

Photo of Ariel Arnold Ariel Arnold Neighborhood Director for Student Success, East Neighborhood
517-884-3501
Anthony Cano Academic Advisor, TRIO Program
517-884-3684

 

Anthony Cano is an Academic Advisor for the TRIO SSS (Student Support Services) Program at Michigan State University. He joined the university in 2021 and has held previous roles as an Assistant Community Director in housing, as well as a College Transition Advisor for the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) in migrant student services.…

Photo of Samuel Drake Samuel Drake Neighborhood Director for Student Success, Brody Neighborhood
Photo of Jun Fu Jun Fu Data Analyst, NSSC

Dr. Jun Fu is the data analyst for the Neighborhood Student Success Center (NSSC). With rich experiences in higher-education research, teaching, and program evaluation, she leads or conducts holistic assessment and data analytics activities for the Center and other Pathway Programs with a lens of DEI. An educational psychologist by training, she adopts an integrated lens to analyze the motivational, social, and cultural factors that shape learning and instruction.

Photo of Jonglim Han MA Jonglim Han, MA Program Director, Dow STEM Program
517-884-6675

Jonglim Han is the Dow STEM Scholarship Program Director located in Bessey Hall. Jonglim has worked at Michigan State University since 2003 and with the NSSC since 2015. She has her BA in American Culture, Emphasis in Minority Studies and her MA in Student Affairs Administration. Jonglim enjoys working with students, especially those underserved, and assisting them to realize and fulfill their full potential and utilize all opportunities available to them.

Photo of Joy R. Hannibal PhD Joy R. Hannibal, PhD Detroit M.A.D.E. Scholars Program Director and interim Director of Pathway Programs

Joy Hannibal is the Program Director for the Detroit M.A.D.E. Scholars program, located in Bessey Hall. Joy has worked at Michigan State University since 2012 and with the NSSC since 2016. She has her BA in Psychology from UCLA, her MS in School Counseling from California State University, Long Beach and her PhD at Michigan State University.…

Photo of Jimmy Hutchful Jimmy Hutchful Academic Advisor, TRIO Program
517-432-6233

Jimmy Hutchful serves as an Academic Advisor for the TRIO SSS Program. Jimmy has been with Michigan State University since 2021, initially serving as a Resident Hall Director. He joined the TRIO SSS team in June 2023. Jimmy holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of West Georgia and a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida (USF).…

Photo of Britney James Britney James Academic Advisor, DOW STEM Program

Britney James is an Academic Advisor for the Dow STEM Scholars program, located in 209 Bessey Hall. Britney has worked at Michigan State University since 2012 and for the NSSC since January, 2022. She has her B.S in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University, Teaching Certificate from Siena Heights University, and M.A. in Educational Administration from Northern Michigan University.…

Photo of D’Wayne Jenkins PhD D’Wayne Jenkins, PhD Neighborhood Director for Student Success, South Neighborhood
(517) 884-6680

D’Wayne Jenkins is the Neighborhood Director for the South Neighborhood, located in Holden hall. D’Wayne joined Michigan State University in August, 2018. He has his BS in Biological Sciences and his MS in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University and has earned his Doctorate of Philosophy from Central Michigan University.

Photo of Felicia McAllister BA Felicia McAllister, BA Academic Advisor, TRIO Program
(517) 884-6610
Photo of Tierra Nelson Tierra Nelson Marketing, Branding & Communications (MBC) Coordinator
(517) 884-3679
Angela Parker Office Manager for Pathway Programs
517-432-7744

Angela Parker is the Office Manager for the Pathway Program, located at 209 Bessey Hall. Angela joined the Pathways Team in January 2023. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ferris State University. Angela loves to support the leadership, staff, and students of the Pathway Program. Before joining MSU, Angela worked for the University of Michigan-Flint in the School of Nursing Department and Office of the Registrar, supporting the staff, faculty, vendors, and students.

Photo of Kristi Porrell Kristi Porrell Executive Assistant to the Assistant Dean for Student Success Initiatives & Director of Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative
(517) 355-3515

Kristi Porrell is the Executive Assistant to Dr. Genyne L. Royal in the NSSC Central office, located in the Union. Kristi has been working at Michigan State University since 2014. She has her BA in Marketing from Michigan State University. Kristi enjoys helping students succeed in their time here on campus and collaborating with everyone in our unit.

Photo of Jodi Roberto-Hancock Jodi Roberto-Hancock Neighborhood Director for Student Success, River Trail Neighborhood
517-884-4080
Photo of Jieron Robinson Jieron Robinson Program Director, TRIO Student Supportive Services

Jieron Robinson is the Program Director for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. He provides strategic leadership and coordination for the academic operations, student advising services, data management, and non-academic programming functions of the TRIO SSS program.

Before joining the TRIO SSS team in the Spring of 2023, he served in a variety of roles at the University of Michigan, Kennesaw State University, and Eastern Michigan University, working in library services, student employment, advising/academic success, multicultural services, LGBTQIA+ student programs, Honors education, and DEI.

Photo of Genyne L. Royal PhD Genyne L. Royal, PhD Assistant Dean for Student Success Initiatives & Director of Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative
(517) 355-3515

Dr. Genyne L. Royal is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in the field of higher education as a scholar/practitioner in student learning and development, academic resilience and student success.  She currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Success Initiatives and Director of the Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC), at Michigan State University.…

Photo of Amanda Scharnweber Amanda Scharnweber Engagement Center Assistant
(517) 884-6670

Amanda Scharnweber is the Engagement Center Assistant in the Brody Neighborhood. Amanda has been working at Michigan State University since 2001 and  with the NSSC since 2013. She has her Associates Degree in Commercial Art and Graphic Design from Lansing Community College. Amanda enjoys being a part of a welcoming environment for all students and collaborating with different partners across campus to reach our goals.

Photo of Angela Sorrells-Jones Angela Sorrells-Jones Budget/Human Resources Manager
(517) 355-3515
Photo of Martell Summers Martell Summers Student Engagement Coordinator
(517) 884-6609

Martell Summers is a Student Engement Coordinator for the TRIO program, located in 209 Bessey Hall. Martell has worked at MSU for 4 years as a Community Director and 4 months in the NSSC. He has his Bachelors of Communications,and a Masters in Education. Martell enjoys working for the NSSC because every individual is so unique.…

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