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Hi, I'm Rachel. I graduated with my Master's of Social Work from Western Michigan University. I have been working in the area for the past seven years as a case manager working with a diverse population of people. I live in the area with my family. I enjoy spending time going on walks by the beach in the summer and crafting in my free time.

I enjoy working with students who are going through various life issues. I want to be able to connect them with resources in the community that can help them. I am passionate about empowering students and showing them that they have the abilities within in themselves. I hope to assist students with campus resources that can help them during their time in college and have them feel supported. I have experience working with children, adults, elderly people, and the LGBTQ+ community. I view Life coaching as a way to help empower student by showing them how to connect with support and resources. Life coaching can help with organization, time management, and building a supportive network to help students while they are in college and when they leave LMC.

Associate in Applied Science, Dental Assisting

Laura Henderson-Whiteford is an educator, admissions specialist, filmmaker, theatre producer and life enthusiast. She loves traveling and even lived in South Korea for a couple of years. Laura received her AA in Liberal Arts from KVCC, her BA in Film, Video and Media studies from Western Michigan University and her MA in Communication, also from WMU. Directly following her graduate studies she founded the non-profit theatre Queer Theatre Kalamazoo. In the following years, she founded the touring theatre company Bare Backstage Productions and the film company, SHE Films Media. Laura began teaching at KVCC in 2016 and began teaching at LMC in 2021. Laura started with admissions at LMC in August of 2022 and still teaches part-time. She loves the community college atmosphere and is excited to bring her energy to a hall, classroom or office near you!

Ms. Hermann started at Lake Michigan College in 2016 as a Box Office Clerk. She joined the Mendel Center team full-time in 2017 as the Mainstage Patron Services Manager. In 2021 she transitioned to the Facilities Management department. Ms. Hermann has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and an MBA from Western Governors University.

Dr. Mya Hernandez is a Psychology Instructor at Lake Michigan College. Prior to joining LMC in 2019, Dr. Hernandez worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Kalamazoo County, providing services to children with developmental disabilities. She has conducted research in literacy with students at-risk of academic failure, in interventions for children with developmental disabilities, and in adult training practices. Dr. Hernandez has experience applying behavior analytic principles in a variety of environments including juvenile centers, autism centers, schools, and adult education programs.

Education: PhD, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; MA, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; BS/BA, Western Michigan University: Behavioral Sciences/Spanish
Memberships: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), American Psychological Association (APA)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Associate in Applied Science, Nursing

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science, Nursing; Bachelor of Arts, American Studies