Meet The Institute
Meet the Institute’s vibrant and talented team based in Kalamazoo, MI! We are a diverse group of individuals passionate about creating and implementing projects and programs that bridge the community with Arts, Humanities, and Sciences. Our team is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration, bringing unique perspectives and expertise to every initiative we undertake. Together, we strive to make a positive impact in our community through interdisciplinary approaches and a shared commitment to excellence.
Dr. Michelle S. Johnson
Executive Director
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Denise MIller
Co-Founder
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Dr. Jennifer Mills
Health Equity (Lead)
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Micah Green
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Mary Crosby
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Kennedy Williams
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Wellness Director
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Advisory Team Lead
Ampersee Garden (Lead) Collect & Recover Wellness Coordinator Young Scholars (Lead) Institute Herbalist |
Executive Assistant
Air Quality Monitoring (Lead) |
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Jessica Ivey
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Nashon Holloway
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Erica Smith
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Director of Art
Sounds of Our Stories (Co-Lead) |
Sounds of Our Stories (Co-Lead)
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Director of Marketing
Community Outreach |
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Sarah Lawrence
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Lisa Russell
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Dr. Binney Girdler
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Human Resources (HeRS)
Lakota Hobia
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Human Resources (HeRS)
Deirdre Courtney
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Remediation Team
Mia Sanchez
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Air Quality Monitoring Team
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Air Quality Monitoring Team
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Community Outreach
Ampersee Garden Specialist Collect & Recover Operations Coordinator |
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Donna Odom
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William Edmundson
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Quincy Ellis
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Grant Team
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Remediation Team
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Young Scholars (Lead)
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Reeta Chandler
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Kimberly Borden
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Elan Bridges
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Air Quality Monitoring Team
Collect & Recover Events Team Community Outreach |
Events Coordinator
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Health Equity Team Member
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