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Precious Miller joined the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) in February 2020 as the MI-BEST Coordinator, where she led efforts to create and sustain college systems that offer holistic support for students. In her current role as Director of Basic Needs and Belonging, Precious collaborates with members to identify and address the unique needs of Michigan’s community college students and employees. She also develops partnerships, provides training, advocates, and fosters campus cultures of belonging. Precious has extensive experience in removing barriers for students and their families in K-12 education, implementing a holistic student success model at Western Michigan University, providing CliftonStrengths coaching, and coordinating care for adults with mental illness. An alumna of Western Michigan University (WMU), Precious holds a B.A. in Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker.

Leslie Navarro is a visionary higher education leader dedicated to advancing student success, wellness, and belonging at Lake Michigan College. As Director of Student Well-Being & Accessibility, Leslie provides strategic leadership for a wide range of services, including mental health counseling, accessibility support, basic needs programs, life coaching, and crisis management. Under her direction, these services support over 1,700 students annually. She holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Grand Valley State University, with a minor in Women and Gender Studies.

Amy Reddinger earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Africana Studies from Bryn Mawr College and both a master’s degree and PhD in English from the University of Washington in Seattle. Amy joined Bay College in 2018 and served as the Dean of Arts and Sciences for four years. Before that, she was a faculty member at UW-Marinette for a decade. Dr. Reddinger has a range of  publications that focus on institutional inclusion and diversity as they relate to student success. She has received various awards, including Faculty of the Year in 2009 and 2015, the Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award by the UW Colleges in 2015, the Chancellor’s Inclusive Excellence Award in 2017, and the Bay College TORCH Award in 2020.

Ed has worked in the field of counseling for over 30 years. He received his Doctorate of Counseling from Oakland University, Master of Counseling Education, Counseling Psychology, and Master of Blind Rehabilitation from Western Michigan University. Ed has worked in a variety of settings including juvenile justice, inpatient, and higher education.

Chris Stroven is a licensed therapist based in Michigan with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and college students through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. As a counselor at Kalamazoo Community College, he works closely with students to develop practical coping strategies, improve emotional well-being, and navigate personal and academic stressors. Chris provides both in-person and virtual therapy.