Professional Staff

Stefani Vargas
Coordinator
skrause@nmu.edu 906-227-1695Pronouns:
She/Her, Ella
Stefani is an NMU alumna, & founder of NMU's Q&A, with 10+ yrs of experience. Her work is rooted in community building & student development. She is a widely requested speaker, consultant, & trainer for organizations throughout the country. Her research is focused on: rural marginalized students, fat liberation, & LGBT identi...
Additional Title:
Co-Chair, President's Committee on Diversity
Additional Title:
Co-Investigator, LGBTQ Futures Project: Exploring the intersection of technology and community for LGBTQ people in the Rural Midwest
Degrees:
- A.A.,Northern Michigan University
- B.S., Northern Michigan University
- M.A., Northern Michigan University
MarLanaysia R.
Graduate Assistant
mrosser@nmu.eduPronouns:
She/Her
Favorite Quote:
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MarLanaysia is a student in the Master's of Public Administration program. She is originally from downstate Michigan. Marla is the president of the Black Student Union and is passionate about creating a thriving and exciting community on campus.
Programming Assistants
Shiloh B.
Programming Assistant
Pronouns:
They/Them/She
Favorite Quote:
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Shiloh is a senior from Kalamazoo, Michigan majoring in Fisheries & Wildlife and double minoring in Management & Theatre. They have been involved in multiple theatre productions, including The Full Monty and Significant Other, and is a current member of the Hip Hop Dance Crew.

Sonny P.
Programming Assistant
Pronouns:
They/Them
Favorite Quote:
"Science, for me, gives a partial explanation for life. In so far as it goes, it is based on fact, experience and experiment." – Rosalind Franklin
Sonny is a senior studying secondary education integrated science, with a minor in secondary education biology. They are the former Resident Adviser of Barbary Lane, and the co-president of Feminism For All.

Rosalva B.
Programming Assistant
Pronouns:
She/Her
Favorite Quote:
"Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next." - Gilda Radner
Rosalva is a junior studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and is the President of the Latinx Student Union on campus.
Bianca M.
Programming Assistant
Pronouns:
She/Her
Favorite Quote:
"Echale Ganas” - José de Jesús Mendoza-León
Bianca is a junior majoring in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Pre-Law. She’s originally from Greenville, Wisconsin. She is vice president of Latinx Student Union on campus.

Avery O.
Programming Assistant
Pronouns:
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 junior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Math. 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.
Marketing Assistants

Autumn P.
Marketing Assistant - Team Lead
aupost@nmu.eduPronouns:
She/They
Favorite Quote:
"We are who we are, and we shouldn't have to suffer for it, or prove anything to anyone" - Misa Sugiura
Autumn is a senior majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Sustainability. They are originally from the town of Allendale, MI. On campus, Aut is an Orientation Leader and a player for the Northstars.

Molly M.
Marketing Assistant
Pronouns:
Any
Favorite Quote:
“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” – Maya Angelou
Molly is a sophomore majoring in Illustration. They are originally from the town of Chelsea, MI. He is also a part of the NMU women's rugby team (Go Northstars!).
Brigid F.
Marketing Assistant - Athletics
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They/Them
Favorite Quote:
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Brigid is a senior majoring in Environmental Science. They are from Lawrenceville, Georgia. On campus they are a part of the women's lacrosse team.

Trinity V.
Marketing Assistant - Athletics
Pronouns:
She/Her
Favorite Quote:
"I hate Mondays" - Garfield
Trinity is a sophomore majoring in Earth Science. She is originally from the town of Brick, NJ. On campus, Trinity is on the NMU Wrestling Team and is a member of the Hoop House.
Office Assistants
Isabella L.
Office Assistant
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She/Her
Favorite Quote:
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Jamarie C.
Office Assistant
Pronouns:
He/Him
Favorite Quote:
"Closed mouths don't get fed"
Jamarie is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan. On campus, Jamarie is on the Board of Executives for Black Student Union.