On this episode, Alumni Stories welcomes Shalet Barker into the studio to share her journey. As a dedicated healthcare professional who works as a Housekeeping Aide at Holt Senior Care & Rehab Center, Shalet built a strong educational foundation at LCC - earning both her Human Services Certificates of Completion and Achievement before graduating in May of 2021. She then continued her education, completing her bachelor’s degree in Community Human Service with a Family Concentration in December 2023. She is currently pursuing graduate studies at Sienna Heights University, with plans to transfer to Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, where she will complete her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her commitment to serving others spans from her hands-on work in senior care, to her academic pursuit of becoming a mental health counselor.

Dustin Earley's educational journey took him through LCC from 2012 to 2015, where he built a strong foundation before completing his Professional Communications Bachelor's degree at Sienna Heights University at the University Center on LCC’s campus. Dustin has built a successful career as a communications professional, earning his accreditation in PR designation while leading engagement and outreach efforts for Michigan's county road infrastructure.

Website: Country Road Association of Michigan

Dr. Robinson invites Marta Herrera-Zamora to join him on this episode of Alumni Stories. Herrera-Zamora is a Cuban Refugee who obtained two associate degrees from Lansing Community College and continued her education at Michigan State University. She now works for the State of Michigan as a Quality Analyst.

Dr. Robinson connects with Andy Gillman in this episode of Alumni Stories. Andy is a Bicultural Consultant for Toyota and the President of Hinoki Foundation, a volunteer organization that promotes Japanese-English bilingualism and multiculturalism. Andy explains how LCC’s Japan Adventure set him on the path to a career involving Japan, and its effects it had on his life through social, business, and educational connections.

Website: Hinoki Foundation

Website: LCC Japan Studies Endowment

Dr. Robinson has a conversation with Jada Gnass, who has returned to Lansing after a three month human rights study abroad in South Africa. The two discuss the nation's remnants of apartheid, her observations about studying abroad, and her experiences at Lansing Community College and Elmhurst University.

Website: LCC Psychology Degrees & Programs

Website: LCC Cultural Awareness 365 Committees

Website: Elmhurst University

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