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

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

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

Kristen Jensen
- Events Manager
- Kristen’s MCommunity Page

Chloe Secor
- Secretary
- Chloe’s MCommunity Page

Gina Shereda
- STEM Professional Development Program Manager
- Gina’s MCommunity Page

Amy Smola
- Administrative Assistant
- Amy’s MCommunity Page

Deborah Willis
- Academic Program Manager for Professional and Academic Development
- Deborah’s MCommunity Page