Staff

Alex received his BBA in Finance from Eastern Michigan University. Alex worked in banking and administration prior to joining MAP.

Amanda has an associate degree in business and an associate degree in computer science. Prior to working at the Michigan Advocacy Program, she worked in the private sector in operations and purchasing. Amanda has been with MAP since 2006.

Caroline received her Master's Degree (MSc) in Social Work through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree program funded by the EU. She also has a BA in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Michigan. Prior to her position at MAP, Caroline worked at a non-profit doing volunteer coordination.

Christine obtained her Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked in the private sector in operations, finance, and auditing. Christine began working for MAP in 1996 and became the Financial Manager in 1999. As MAP has grown, Christine has grown with the organization, and was elevated to Chief Financial Officer in 2017.

Emily graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She started at MAP in 2013. Prior to that she worked in administration and accounting with a statewide Federal Defender office and a private sector events venue.

Jalen received his Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. Jalen worked in healthcare as an Invoicing and Payroll Specialist prior to joining MAP.

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Jennifer has a BA and an MA in Political Science from Fordham University. Prior to coming to MAP, Jennifer served as the Director of Foundation & Government Relations at the New York Legal Assistance Group, leading the organization’s institutional giving program.

Jingjing has a BA from Beijing Language and Culture University and an M.S. from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to joining MAP, she worked as a payroll specialist, accounting associate, and accounting specialist.

Jessica is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University (BA). Prior to joining MAP, she worked as a customs trade coordinator, ensuring that shipments entering the country met regulatory requirements set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Julie received her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to MAP, she worked as Director of Finance at a nonprofit focusing on eliminating domestic and sexual violence across southeastern Michigan.

Onshonta graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. Previously, she worked in the government sector in administration, project management, and determining eligibility for public assistance programs. Onshonta began working for the Michigan Poverty Law Program in 2019 as the Office Manager and Training Coordinator and joined MAP in 2021.

Quinn has a BA in Psychology from Oakland University and an MS in Information from the University of Michigan. She has experience working for several nonprofit organizations and is passionate about using technology to positively impact individuals and communities.

Sarah is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Fordham University School of Law. Prior to becoming Pro Bono Manager, Sarah served as a staff attorney and the Medical Legal Partnership Attorney for MAP. Sarah began her law career as a public defender in New York City.

Shannon is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Toledo College of Law. Prior to her current role as Executive Director, Shannon served as a staff attorney, Managing Attorney, and Director of Advocacy for MAP.

Veronica graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a BA in Communication Studies. She joined MAP in 2019 as a financial assistant and transitioned to the development team in 2021.