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Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed five new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome.

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MaKayla Alfred, program officer academic success, Office of Undergraduate Programs

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Briana Barann, assistant director of recruitment initiatives, Office of Undergraduate Programs

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Tom Denys, program coordinator, Zell Lurie Institute

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Maggie Mitchell, cohort manager, Executive MBA

Suzanne Thiele, admissions assistant, IT

In addition, we would like to congratulate our staff members who are celebrating University of Michigan service milestones this month. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

1 Year
Ciara Johnson
Michael Payne II
Shagufta Sami
Bradley Sellers
Laurie Sospeter-Gimonge
Mike VerHulst

5 Years
Tulsa Fearing
Toon Mertens

15 Years
Brian Jones

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