Education

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Education

Juris Doctorate - Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
Major: Corporate Law
May 13, 2007 (Mothers Day!)

www.law.msu.edu

Master of Business Administration - University of Michigan

Major: Finance
December 2008

Bachelor of Business Administration - University of Michigan

Major: Finance / Management Information Systems

December 21, 2002

Graduated with High Distinction

Dean's List Consecutive Semesters

2003 Honor Scholar

Associates of Business Administration - Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, Michigan
Major: Business Administration
May 5, 2001

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

High Honor Graduate

Dean's List Consecutive Semesters

College and Community

Research Assistant, Michigan State University College of Law, Spring 2007; Hired by Professor Barnhizer to assist with publication of Contracts case book.
Student Ambassador, American Inns of Court, Michigan State University College of Law East-Lansing Chapter, selected Fall 2006 - Spring 2007; designed to improve the skills, professionalism, and ethics on the bench and bar. (http://www.innsofcourt.org)
Teaching Assistant, Contracts I & II, Michigan State University College of Law, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007; Hired by Professor Barnhizer to assist first year law students with Contract doctrine, cases, and theory.
Clinical Resident, Small Business and Non-Profit Legal Clinic, Michigan State University College of Law, Summer 2006 & Spring 2007; selected to serve as a clinical resident to counsel clients on business entity options and formation. (http://www.msulawclinics.org)
Director of Finance, Student Bar Association, Michigan State University College of Law, Fall 2005 - Spring 2007;
re-elected to serve on Executive Board as Director of Finance responsible for managing a $60,000.00 budget and allocating funding for over 40 student organizations.
Class Representative, Student Bar Association, Michigan State University College of Law, Elected Fall 2004;
elected to represent first year class and serve as a liaison between faculty and law students to continually improve the college. (http://www.msusba.com)
Honor Scholar Award, University of Michigan, 2003;
one student selected per academic discipline who demonstrates high interest in academic pursuits through independent study research, course load and overall grades
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Business Honor Fraternity, Elected 2003;
the highest national scholastic recognition for students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by the AACSB International
Freshman Orientation Panel, University of Michigan, 2003;
elected to speak on college experience and give insight to over 400 incoming freshman

G.O.L.D. Committee, Graduates of the Last Decade, University of Michigan, 2002-present;
an alumni organization for recent graduates and a forum for networking, career development and volunteer opportunities to benefit the surrounding community and future college graduates

President, Phi Alpha Delta, International Professional Pre-Law Fraternity, University of Michigan Chapter, 2003-2004 (www.pad.org)

Vice President, Phi Alpha Delta, International Professional Pre-Law Fraternity, University of Michigan Chapter, 2001-2003

Recipient, Phi Theta Kappa Academic Scholarship, 2001;
awarded to select students who demonstrate community involvement and academic excellence (www.ptk.org)

Founder and President, M.E.C.A., Metropolitan Entrepreneurs Club of America, 2000-present;
serves to foster and support entrepreneurs throughout the metropolitan area through the sharing of ideas and experience
Student Representative, Council of American Cultures, 2000-2001;
the Council is a standing college committee with representation from students, faculty, staff and administration. The council creates and promotes programs and activities which foster understanding, respect and cooperation among the diverse ethnic groups which constitute the college community

Stellar Member, Phi Theta Kappa, National Honors Society, Elected 2000;
served on planning committee (www.ptk.org)

Honor Student, Dean's List, Consecutive Semesters, University of Michigan and Henry Ford Community College;
recognition awarded to students who earn a G.P.A. greater than 3.5 while maintaining full-time status

3 of 13,000 Selected; Guest Speaker, American Federation of Teachers, 2001;
only 3 students selected out of 13,000 to give assessment and input on classroom and college needs to faculty and college professors (www.aft.org)

Student Representative, Detroit Economic Club Conference; Featuring Michigan Senator Carl Levin
(www.econclub.org) (http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=209366)

Honor Student, Henry Ford Community College Honors Program, 2000-2001;
only the top 1% of student body admitted into the Honor Curriculum (http://www.hfcc.net/about_us/honors_program.asp)

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Education

College and Community

Community Involvement