Carla is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Wolverine Pathways initiative. Her team works with targeted school communities to provide enrichment and exposures that aim to increase the likelihood that promising young people apply, attend and graduate from the University of Michigan.
Adrienne, a proud advocate for college access, serves as the Associate Director of Wolverine Pathways. She was born and raised in Benton Harbor, MI and received her Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies and Sociology from the University of Michigan. She also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Student Affairs from Western Michigan University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University. Adrienne began her career in education and college access in 2014 as an advisor for the University of Michigan College Advising Corps. Since then, she has remained committed to helping first-generation and underrepresented students prepare for and navigate the transition to and matriculation through higher education. Most recently serving as the Director of Lake Michigan College TRIO Upward Bound Program, Adrienne previously held positions as college academic advisor, student life advisor, academic coach to support first-year transition to college, and college preparatory instructor and consultant for TRIO programs.
Tyne serves as the Assistant Director for Wolverine Pathways, where she provides administrative leadership to support the program’s mission of creating opportunities for scholars and families. With over a decade of experience in higher education administration, Tyne oversees core administrative operations including financial and budgetary processes, human resources functions, parent engagement initiatives, and the administrative systems that keep the program running effectively. She also leads the planning and execution of signature program events, including scholar orientation and graduation celebrations. Her background includes managing large-scale university events and coordinating institution-wide strategic planning efforts across dozens of campus units. Prior to higher education, she directed workforce development programs in Washtenaw County, helping connect community members with employment resources and opportunities. Tyne holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University and has completed several leadership development programs. Outside of work, she loves traveling to new places, experiencing live performances through concerts and theater, and exploring new restaurants.
Tyra is responsible for supporting the Wolverine Pathways and ODEI Evaluation and Assessment teams in capturing, organizing and storing student and parent information. She has worked to develop effective information systems for educational institutions and non profit organizations since 2013. Tyra is passionate about increasing information system efficiency to increase accessibility for underrepresented communities. Tyra enjoys hiking, exploring cultures through food, and enjoying her hometown Detroit.
Jill serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Wolverine Pathways program. In this role she supports 7th-9th grade scholars throughout programming and through math curriculum development. Jill is a devoted longtime U of M math teacher and curriculum designer with a passion for creating and supporting meaningful JEDI— Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion— opportunities for all. She grew up on the East Coast, studied math & creative writing at MIT, and then came to Ann Arbor for grad school and never left! She is very grateful to be part of the WP circle, working in community to support student-scholars in cultivating, celebrating, and sharing their diverse and abundant gifts. To riff off an old quote… “It takes a village— and we’ve got one!” In addition to teaching, learning from, and advocating for students present, past & future, Jill enjoys storytelling, playwriting, hiking, hanging out with kiddos & grown-up beloveds, practicing her Spanish, and learning new things— most recently, classical guitar!
London serves as the Program Manager for College Access, where she continues to champion equity and opportunity for scholars and families. She has nearly a decade of experience dedicated to serving middle school, high school, and college scholars with the goal of increasing postsecondary access, readiness, and success. Her work includes guiding scholars through the application and matriculation processes, and ensuring they have the tools and support to successfully graduate from a postsecondary pathway. Outside of work, London enjoys being a mom to a wonderful toddler, taking on DIY projects at home, and spending quality time with friends and extended family.
Brenda is responsible for Wolverine Pathways’ remote programming outside of Southeast Michigan and is a success coach to scholars in the program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Studies and Latino Studies from the University of Michigan. Brenda is passionate about supporting underrepresented communities through mentorship and resource sharing to increase generational wealth and knowledge in those communities. She enjoys knitting, Studio Ghibli films, and the great outdoors in her spare time.
Kayla serves as a Program Coordinator and Success Coach at Wolverine Pathways and is excited to be working with (and learning from!) promising young scholars. Kayla holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science with a minor in Educational Studies from Carleton College. Her work in college access began at The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, where she was a Program Coordinator for their Young Scholars program. Outside of work she enjoys snowy days, quality time with friends and family, New York Times crossword puzzles, and supporting local coffee shops.
Miguel works as a Program Coordinator and Success Coach for Wolverine Pathways. Miguel’s journey with work in equity began at the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in Political Science in 2024. His studies emphasized political theory—more specifically decolonization. This education has informed his professional aspirations towards creating equity in response to systemic issues. Before joining the Wolverine Pathways team, Miguel spent a year working for the University of Michigan College Advising Corps as a College Advisor, where his passion for working in higher education took off.
Becca is a College Advisor at Wolverine Pathways. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. Prior to joining the Wolverine Pathways team, Becca served as a College Advisor in Detroit through Advise MI and the Michigan College Advising Corps. In her free time she enjoys going on hikes, exploring new coffee shops, cheering on her favorite Detroit sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.
Kiley serves as a College Advisor at Wolverine Pathways. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a sub-plan in Social Work and just recently completed her Masters’ of Social Work from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Kiley’s deep passion for student support and college access began in 2022 when she served as a College Adviser in Southfield Public Schools through the Michigan College Advising Corps. She finds her joy in caring for and uplifting young people along with yoga, petting strangers’ dogs, dancing, time outdoors, and laughing with loved ones.
Olivia is Wolverine Pathways’ Administrative Assistant Intermediate. Her responsibilities include answering inquiries, maintaining the office, assisting the Wolverine Pathways team, coordinating events, and handling front-end HR needs. She is from Iowa City, Iowa and she received bachelor’s degrees in Communication Studies and Music from the University of Iowa in 2022. Before working for Wolverine Pathways, Olivia honed her administrative, educational, and event programming skills through many different roles. She has worked as a Special Projects Coordinator for the TUESDAY Agency and as a clerk for the Hinsdale Public Library. Her passion for education grew when she served as a fellow for the AmeriCorps, tutoring under-served middle school students in Washington, DC. Olivia is passionate about music, building community, reading, video games, and spending time with loved ones.
Jachin is responsible for providing holistic support to WP alumni scholars by creating a culture of engagement and sharing growth opportunities and resources. Raised on the west side of Detroit, Michigan, Jachin graduated from Southfield A&T High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Before his career in education, Jachin worked as a consultant in the financial sector, building his client-facing and communication experience. He is passionate about entrepreneurial innovation and supporting underprivileged youth, allowing him to work diligently within the community and the corporate world. Jachin is also a philanthropist in the Detroit Metropolitan area, founding the Young Brothaz Elite Club, a non-profit youth mentoring program. He is very interested in the fine arts, such as poetry & music, indulging in sports, and spending time with his family.
Grace works as a Social Work Intern at Wolverine Pathways. She was born and raised in Southeastern Michigan and loves supporting Michigan students and communities. She attended Washtenaw Community College, then transferred to the University of Michigan as an undergraduate student to receive a Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Community Action and Social Change. During her time in undergrad, she worked as a Transfer Student Ambassador and a Wolverine Support Network Support Group Facilitator. After graduation, Grace was accepted to the University of Michigan School of Social Work where she now studies Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse. She is currently working in the Office of Student Services as a Pre-MSW fellow, where she continues to support students in the application process, orienting to the University of Michigan, and planning campus events. She enjoys quality time at home with her partner and dog, and loves watching her favorite shows and football teams.