Name: Geraldine E. Graham, MBA

Most valuable experience: Interacting with individuals in leadership roles with whom I probably would not have otherwise had an opportunity to interact. Most challenging experience: Creating a quality outcome when we didn't learn what our projects would be until about one-third of the training period had expired! Association Involvements: MI-MAEOPP: Education Foundation Chair, TRIO Day Chair, Reauthorization Committee Chair, Policy Seminar Team Leader, Nominations & Elections Chair, Professional Development Chair, Hospitality Committee Chair, Conference Workshop Facilitator, Membership Chair, Executive Board Member, President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President MAEOPP: Board Member, Conference Committee Member, Special Concerns and Affiliations Committee Chair.

Director
Project Upward Bound
Oakland University; Rochester, Michigan

Mary K. Moore, It was a positive experience because the issues that were raised were addressed the following year. I think that year also made it very clear that it was important to have the ELI's attend board meetings and have more interaction with the MAEOPP Board.

Melvyn Harding

MAEOPP Webmaster

 

Jerry Wright

I had a great time and made some good friends. It was an experience that bonded me with TRIO.

Director
Student Support Services
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Rebecca Dukstein No Picture Available Overall, I had a great experience! I met new colleagues, learned more about the MAEOPP organization, and strenghten my leadership skills. I would definitely recommend ELI to other TRIO Professionals. Associate Director Talent Search University of Kansas

AMANDA C. DOWNEY, I BELIEVE MY ELI EXPERIENCE WAS BENEFICIAL, PROVIDING ME WITH OPPORTUNITIES I PROBABLY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT I MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRIVY TO OTHERWISE. THE EXPERIENCE ALSO PROVIDED ME WITH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES  AND A CHANCE TO FURTHER CULTIVATE MY LEADERSHIP ABILITIES. AND FINALLY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN LONG LASTING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY