Professional Staff

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A photo of Freddy Sims

Freddy Sims Jr. M.A.

Coordinator of the Center for Community and Connection

seec@nmu.edu 906-227-2000

Born and raised in Detroit, I began my college journey at Northern Michigan University, studying Hospitality Management, Education, and Restaurant Operations. I served on the board of our local community center, focused on making a positive impact.

My passion for youth development and supporting the elderly led me to a career in hospitali...

OEP Summer Fellows

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A photo of Avery with a medal wearing a mask

Avery O.

Programming Assistant

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She/Her

Favorite Quote:

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

Avery is a senior Cyber Security student with a concentration in Computer Science. She spent her time before NMU up and down the East Coast, as well as growing up in Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. Her current hometown is Colorado Springs, CO. On campus, Avery is a member of BSU and the NMU Olympic Weightlifting Team. 

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Maddy Perry

Maddy Perry

Programming Assistant

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She/Her

Maddy is a senior majoring in Industrial Technologies and minoring in Military Science. She is from Battle Creek, Michigan, and plays on NMU's women's rugby team, the Northstars.

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Molly Mannor

Molly M.

Marketing Team Lead

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Molly is a senior majoring in Illustration, originally from the town of Chelsea, MI. They are also a part of the NMU women's rugby team (Go Northstars!).