About OAMI
Staff
We have an open-door policy. Each of us is here because we are passionate and committed to developing students. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Julia J. Barron, M.S.
Success Coach
Sharon R. Burch, M.A.
Associate Director
Rachel Dawson, J.D.
Director
Angela Espinosa
Administrative Assistant
Hector Galvan, M.A.
Assistant Director, Success Coach
Erika Johnson, M.A.
M-Connect Program Director
Janice Jones, PH.D.
M-STEP Program Director
Nrupali Kulkarni, M.S.
Data Manager
Terra Molengraff, PH.D.
Program Director of
First-Generation Initiatives
Gregory O. Thomas, M.A.
Assistant Director,
Success Coach
Thank you Gloria!
Former OAMI Director, Gloria Derr Taylor
Student Staff
OAMI relies on the talents of many students to help with our programs and initiatives, offering them real-world experience in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Dominick Diaz
Welcome Desk
Imani Drame
Welcome Desk
Austin Geer
Communications Lead Assistant
Kelly Goodwin
Media Assistant
Gabrielle Gjerding
M-Connect &
Welcome Desk
Kayden Hawkins
Student Program Coordinator
Alan Hernandez
Graduate Program Assistant
Lakyra Keys
Student Program Coordinator - Wolverine Pathways
Yutong Li
Welcome Desk
Irene Lopez
Academic Success Partner &
Student Administrator
Kate Lopez
Welcome Desk
Lexie Milukhin
First-Gen Program Assistant
Bailey Norwood
Student Program Coordinator
Kierra Payden
Student Program Coordinator
Sandra Perez
Graduate Program Assistant
Kayla Powe
Student Program Coordinator
Kamilah Sandoval
Welcome Desk
Pearl Thianthai
Communications Assistant
Be a part of the OAMI family
OAMI is dedicated to supporting the University of Michigan in its ongoing commitment to create and foster an intellectually and culturally diverse campus community. Be a part of our mission. Help us to holistically develop students and encourage them to be the leaders of today and tomorrow.