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Trotter Multicultural Center

Staff Members

 

Dr. Kyra Shahid

Director
Experience: 

Kyra Shahid, Ph.D. is a visionary JEDI practitioner and educator. She has established groundbreaking social change and healing initiatives in response to racial trauma in higher education and has a wealth of knowledge regarding strategic planning, supporting historically disenfranchised groups, and managing culturally restorative projects.

Kellyn Mackerl-Cooper

Associate Director
Experience: 
Kellyn serves as the Associate Director at the Trotter Multicultural Center. Previously Kellyn served as an Assistant Director/Area Coordinator, as well as a Hall Director in Residence Education in University Housing at the University of Michigan. Prior to Michigan, she served as an Area Coordinator at Oberlin College and Conservatory. Before working in higher education, Kellyn worked in both corporate and non-profit sectors in corporate communications.

Brennan McBeth

Program Manager
Experience: 

Brennan serves as a Program Manager for the Trotter Multicultural Center. In their role Brennan supports the Cultural Engagement, Interfaith and Intercultural Learning programs at Trotter.  Their professional and academic career has centered around creating inclusive spaces for students within higher education settings. Brennan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and a Master’s degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Diversity and Social Justice in Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Student Staff

Experience: 

The Trotter Multicultural Center has a diverse staff of over 30 graduate and undergraduate students from a variety of academic programs and majors across campus. Student staff serve in roles including Programming Assistants, Building Managers, and Graduate Assistants. Our student staff make the Trotter Multicultural Center feel like a home away from home, and are always happy to answer questions, support with events, and develop and host programs. 

 

Maricella Reyes

Program Manager
Experience: 

Maricella serves as a Program Manager for the Trotter Multicultural Center. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Recreation and Event Management, and her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration both from Central Michigan University. Prior to Michigan, she served as a Program Coordinator at Maryville University in St. Louis. In her role Maricella supports the Trotter Distinguished Leadership Series, Flourish, and Renew, Replenish, and Restore programming and is committed to creating an equitable and validating space for historically marginalized students.