Professional and Academic Development
Rackham supports graduate students in developing the skills necessary to be successful in their academic and professional development during their Michigan experience, and as they transition into their careers.

Laura Schram
- Director of Professional and Academic Development
- Laura’s MCommunity Page

Joseph Cialdella
- Program Lead for Public Scholarship
- Joseph’s MCommunity Page

Kristen Jensen
- Events Manager
- Kristen’s MCommunity Page

Askari Rushing
- DEI Certificate Academic Program Specialist
- Askari’s MCommunity Page

Chloe Secor
- Administrative Assistant
- Chloe’s MCommunity Page

Gina Shereda
- Program Lead for STEM Professional Development
- Gina’s MCommunity Page

Amy Smola
- Administrative Assistant
- Amy’s MCommunity Page

Deborah Willis
- Program Lead Senior, DEI Certificate
- Deborah’s MCommunity Page