Angelica Johnson

Graduate Assistant

---

Angelica is in the SVSU Advanced Standing Master of Social Work program from Saginaw, Michigan. Along with working in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs as the Graduate Assistant, Angelica has participated in Femxle Empowerment and Multicultural Education (F.E.M.E.) for four years and Latino Awareness Association (L.A.A.) for two years. She is quoted as saying, "I enjoy working here as diversity brings out the positive attitudes among faculty and students. Our programs and events create different images, mapping and developing their mind to bring about change in our institution. We have fun educating students throughout our many history and heritage months, uniting all students and promoting inclusivity."

Kennedy Ridgeway

Lead Program Coordinator

---

Kennedy is a third-year communications major from Detroit, Michigan. She has the goal of being a consultant for a professional company. Kennedy organizes and participates in community service outside of campus. She enjoys working in the office because she can help students on campus feel welcome and accepted. Kennedy enjoys cooking, watching movies, and being involved on campus.

Evangeline Cruz

Student Program Coordinator

---

Phone: (989) 964-7090

Email: otcruz@svsu.edu

---

Evangeline is a dual major in Communications and Spanish at SVSU. She involved in the PSA program as a coach, Vice President of the Competitive Speech Team, Vice President of Latino Awareness Association (LAA), and Choreographer and Co-Founder of Hip-Hop Club at SVSU. Evangeline enjoys hosting Loteria nights on campus, eating funyuns, and sharing her culture with other students.

Sammyra Nieves-Rivera

Student Program Coordinator

---

Phone: (989) 964-7090

Email: sgnieves@svsu.edu

---

Sammyra is a double major in Spanish and Public Administration with a minor in Criminal Justice at SVSU. She is involved on campus as President of Latino Awareness Association (LAA), and Secretary of Hip-Hop Club. Her favorite part of working at the Multicultural Student Center is the opportunity for professional growth and ability to work with an amazing team of leaders.

Wynter McClain

Student Program Coordinator

---

Wynter is a Marketing major from Detroit, Michigan. He is expecting to graduate in the Fall of 2023. Wynter has served as a Resident Assistant (RA) for the last three years at SVSU, where his duties include addressing the needs of residents and promoting accountability among residents. As Wynter stated, " I love working in the office because I have another opportunity to work closely with students." A fun fact about Wynter is that he has a twin named Summyr.

Kelan Johnson

Student Program Coordinator

---

Kelan is a fourth-year Communications major and Black Studies minor from Anderson, South Carolina. He is an active student here on campus. Kelan serves as the Public Relations Representative on the E-board for the Organization of Black Unity. This year, Kelan works as a Student Program Coordinator in the SVSU Multicultural Student Center. Along with a year under his belt for a CT100 Mentorship and Teacher Assistant, he quotes, “working in the OMSA office brings me great joy knowing that we are all putting forth an effort to make SVSU campus a positive change.”

Amy Kelley

LGBTQ+ Programs & Services Coordinator/MSW Intern

---

Amy is in her second year of the three-year Master of Social Work program and is excited to be an intern for the LGBTQ+ Programs and Services Office. She is eager to work with the next generation of the LGBTQ+ community and give them the support and resources she wished she had gotten in her own coming out journey. Amy received her B.A. in Communication in 1998 at SVSU. She is thrilled to be back on campus. A fun fact about Amy is that she is a huge Marvel Universe movie fan.

Andy Grossmeyer

LGBTQ+ Programs & Services Coordinator/MSW Intern

---

Andy is in his first year of the 2-year Master of Social Work program at SVSU, and he works with the Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services in this year's MSW internship program. He is excited to plan some fun events on campus. In their free time, they enjoy playing cozy games and spending time with their cat, Beans.