Assistant Program Managers
Our Assistant Program Managers (APMs) work year-round to support the success of our programs. If you're interested in being a student leader that plans programs such as Fall Welcome, Orientation, First-Year Experience, or Peer2Peer eMentoring, look for applications to open up in October!
Abby Hinzmann
Assistant Program Manager, First-Year Experience & Second-Year Experience
Hometown: Southgate, Michigan
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite part about WMU: I love the community and opportunities we have here at WMU! There are always events going on and you can meet so many different people. I also just love everything OST!
Alan Grimaldo-Maravilla
Assistant Program Manager, Special Projects
Hometown: Pullman, Michigan
Major: Digital Marketing
Favorite part about WMU: The people, I definitely think that the staff have the students best interest in mind. This keeps becoming increasingly true. The staff pushes us to succeed and wants us to succeed.
Allyson Gilliland
Assistant Program Manager, Fall Welcome
Hometown: Madison Heights, MI
Major: Political Science: International and Comparative Politics
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU is the ability to grow with support from peers and faculty in every part of your academic life.
Amber Case
Assistant Program Manger, Peer2Peer eMentoring
Hometown: Coloma, Michigan
Major: Choral Music Education
Transfer Student
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU would have to be the people and staff. The staff here on campus genuinely care about our success and well-being. I have met so many amazing people during my time here and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. If we’re talking favorite places, though, my favorite would have to be Miller Fountain/Plaza.
Autumn Miller
Assistant Program Manager, Fall Welcome
Hometown: Niles, Michigan
Major: Event Management
Favorite part about WMU: I love how inclusive and diverse WMU is, there is a community for everyone!
Brady Taylor
Assistant Program Manager, Social Media & Video
Hometown: Holland, Michigan
Major: Digital Marketing
Favorite part about WMU: Being able to grow in an environment that supports leadership, inclusivity, and diversity. Especially within the Office of Student Transitions and Phi Delta Theta!
Elly Brewer
Assistant Program Manager, First-Year Experience & Second-Year Experience
Hometown: Quincy, Michigan
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU is the crazy number of hands-on learning opportunities I am presented with. Whether it be through employment or through my courses, there is always a chance for me to have real-world application through simulations, observations, internships, and more!
Hunter German
Assistant Program Manager, Orientation
Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan
Major: Data Science
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU is how accessible campus is and how much there is available to do around campus.
Ian Leh
Assistant Program Manager, Fall Welcome
Hometown: Wixom, Michigan
Major: Accountancy
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU is the community and the tight knit nature of our campus.
Kara Koches
Assistant Program Manager, Orientation
Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite part about WMU: My favorite part about WMU is how much I have been able to learn about myself. I have made so many great connections and friendships here at WMU
Neelima
Assistant Program Manager, Peer2Peer eMentoring
Hometown: Noakhali, Bangladesh
Major: Computer Information Systems
Favorite part about WMU: It feels like a place where students are genuinely encouraged to get involved, grow, and find their place.
Suhib Bedoor
Assistant Program Manager, Orientation
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major: Computer Science
Favorite part about WMU: The Sports Events, Late Night studying at Library with friends, and Greek Life: I’m in Phi Delta Theta :)