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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Every story shared, every effort made, and every act of support given to the Center for Educational Outreach have enriched the depth and
meaning of this book. Your contributions have shaped a legacy of access, opportunity, and transformation. We are profoundly grateful to
everyone who contributed to bringing this project to life, celebrating 15 years of outreach and impact.
Story Contributors
A special thank you to those who shared their personal experiences for this book: Alexa Lynch, Alex Shoop, Bethany Carter, Evelyn Reyes,
Kim Lijana, Lester Monts, Michael Turner, Robert Sellers, Ryan McBride, Tabbye Chavous, and William Collins. Your voices have added invaluable
depth to this collection.
Program Contributors
The CEO 15-Year Outreach Storybook is a testament to the collective dedication of individuals and organizations advancing educational equity. We extend
our heartfelt appreciation to all those who contributed their program stories to this project, including: ArcStart, Aspirnaut, Detroit College Access
Network, D-RISE, Electrify, Office of Culture, Community & Equity, Michigan Engineering Zone, Intend to Attend, Math Corps, Michigan Math and Science
Scholars, Michigan Ross Summer Business Academy, MREACH, MPulse, Musuem of Natural History, Office of Multicultural Academic Initiatives, Saturday
Morning Physics, Physics Lecture Demo Lab, Society of Physics Students, Community of Physics for Inclusion and Equity, Shiawassee Scholars, SMASH
Academy, STAMPS School of Art and Design, UMSI Summer Institute, Summer Works, Women in Science & Engineering, and Wolverine Pathways.
Project Supporters
We extend our deepest gratitude to: Adrienne Hill, Alexa Lynch, Alex Shoop, Alyse Guenther, Anna Cools, Antonio Junior-Robins, Bethany Carter, Blanca
Echeverria, Brendan Kirwin, Brenda Vasconcelos Ramirez, Carol Rabuck, Carla O’Connor, Catalina Ormsby, Cathy Jenkins, Chelsea King, Christopher
Tremblay, Da Jaunteye Cooper, Davee Hunter, Denne Lawton, Domonique Weston, Doreen Fussman, Dyrel Johnson, Eric Aiken, Evelyn Reyes, Haley Hart,
Hector Galvan, Hillary Brody Anchill, Ivoree Griffin, Jennah Ali-Khodja, John Feldkamp, Joseph Ballard II, Kassidy Lutz, Kathleen Clancey, Kate Rychlinski,
Kristen Tuttle, Lauren Clarkson, Laura Saavedra, Lester Monts, Lucie Howell, Marchelle Olive, Marie Ting, Maya Kobersy, Megan Ahlquist-Cheung, Michael
Neville, Michael Turner, Mike Moreland, Monika Wood, Nicolai Lehnert, Patrick Mullen-Coyoy, Rachel Neimer, Rae Yung, Robert Sellers, Sandra Lopez,
Sara Adlerstein-Gonzalez, Sarah Jane Rau, Sarah Koch, Sheri Samaha, Shiawassee Scholars, Stephen DeBacker, Susan Perreault, Tabbye Chavous, Tulsa
Fearing, Victoria Alden, William Collins, and Savannah Williams.
Institutional Partners
We also recognize the invaluable contributions of: Adventure Leadership, Center for Academic Innovation, Children on Campus, Conference Services,
Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, Office of the Vice President for Government Relations, U-M Museum of Art, and Information Technology
Services. These offices play a crucial role in supporting the university’s outreach programs. A special acknowledgment to Denne Lawton, Kate Rychlinski,
and Maya Kobersy for their dedication to student safety.
Creative Contributors
To Peter Matthews, thank you for capturing over 55% of the photos in this book and making memories and stories last a lifetime. To Hillary Brody Anchill
and Alyse Guenther, thank you for being part of the journey with me to envision, design, and bring this book to life in just thirteen months. Your creativity
and commitment have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the outreach community.
Finally, to Kim Lijana, director of CEO, thank you for believing in this project when it was barely a kernel of an idea and allowing us to celebrate 15 years of
impact—and look ahead to the future with gratitude and determination.
- Marissa Taylor, Editor
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