HALE Program Assistant Brooke Warner Phone: (517) 353-5187 Email: haleadm@msu.edu
Erickson Hall Department of Educational Administration Michigan State University Erickson Hall 620 Farm Lane Rm 423 East Lansing, MI 48824-1034:
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are current Ph.D. students who are available to answer your questions about the HALE program, Michigan State University, living in the Greater Lansing area, and transitioning to doctoral studies. Please feel free to contact our ambassador for questions, informational interviews, and perspectives on the HALE program.
If you have general questions (including questions about your application) please contact the HALE program directly.
Kenn is a full-time student in the HALE PhD program. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to attending MSU, Kenn worked as a Director of Diversity at a liberal arts college. Kenn’s research interests broadly explore Chief Diversity Officers, negotiation, and organizational change.
Alyssa is a fulltime, third year student in the HALE PhD program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature with double minors in Philosophy and Women & Gender Studies from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and a master’s degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs Administration from the University at Buffalo. Prior to attending MSU, Alyssa worked as an International Admissions Staff Member at her alma mater. Alyssa also has experience in domestic admissions, residence life, community engagement, and leadership development. Currently, Alyssa holds a graduate assistantship within the Educational Administration Department (EAD). Through her assistantship, Alyssa works on outreach, recruitment, and event planning for current and prospective PhD students. Alyssa’s research interests broadly include: gender, noncognitive factors of admissions, and college access.