Roman Christiaens serves as the Assistant Director for Learning and Development at University of Michigan. Their responsibilities focus on Support Services, Education and Training. Roman's previous work in higher education has ranged from first generation student support to orientation and transition programs to campus involvement and community engagement. Roman obtained their Bachelor’s of English with a focus on Creative Writing from Seattle University and a Master of Education from the University of Vermont with a focus in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration.
Mark currently serves as the Assistant Director for Engagement at the Spectrum Center at University of Michigan. His main responsibilities focus on Events and Partnerships, Community Relations, and the Center's Communications work. Mark's portfolio revolves around working with queer/trans students of color as well as queer/trans international students. With a student-centered approach, he approaches his work with a racial and gender justice foci.
Kaden serves as the Office Coordinator at the Spectrum Center where he manages the front desk, greets walk-ins, and handles all of the administrative needs of the Office. Kaden is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Sexuality.
Will serves as the Director of the Spectrum Center. As Director, Will focuses on diversity and inclusion strategic planning, organizational development, supervision, and leadership of campus-wide educational programming. Will is a 2007 graduate of the University Of Michigan School of Social Work where he focused on Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth and Families and a 2005 graduate of the College of Wooster.
Raivynn serves as the Program Specialist for Events and Partnerships at the Spectrum Center. Their responsibilities revolve around event planning, student engagement and outreach efforts for the Center. Raivynn is a graduate of the University of Michigan where they earned a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology with a minor in Community Action Social Change.
What is your year in school? 1st year Graduate Student
What are your preferred gender pronouns? She, Her, Hers
What is a social justice issue that you care about?Creating spaces for queer people in faith communities, as well as making spaces to discuss faith and spirituality within queer communities.
