Staff Spotlight

  1. February 25, 2019

    U-M biomedical photographer helps families heal

    Every day at Michigan Medicine’s University Hospital, Lisa Belanger Neal uses a camera to demystify death. A biomedical photographer for Autopsy & Forensic Services under the Department of Pathology, Neal provides photographic documentation during autopsies for hospitals.

  2. February 18, 2019

    MICHR employee finds activism through running, animal rescue

    Janine Leah Capsouras had never run before participating in her first half-marathon a year ago. On Oct. 20, she finished the Detroit Marathon as a freedom fighter for victims of human trafficking.

  3. February 4, 2019

    Ginsberg Center staff member shares passion for politics

    From listening to her parents chat around the dinner table to winning her own seat on the Dearborn City Council, politics has always been an important part of Erin Byrnes’ life.

  4. December 10, 2018

    New disabilities services coordinator ‘Chips’ in to help students

    Armed with more than a decade of experience in disability and accessibility support services, a contagious smile and a fierce desire to help students, Harvey “Chip” Evans has hit the ground running as the new disability services coordinator at UM-Flint.

  5. September 10, 2018

    Woodworker’s viral creations support humanitarian organization

    Matt Thompson was not looking for fame or fortune when he crafted a state of Michigan-themed chair that dispenses beer, but he found himself in the middle of a social media storm after he published two videos that went viral earlier this year.

  6. July 23, 2018

    Recruiting coordinator’s artistic inspirations intertwine with work

    As an artist and recruiting coordinator at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, U-M alumna Juliana Lew says working with prospective U-M students to determine their dreams helps fulfill her own, as their conversations inspire the pieces she creates.

  7. April 9, 2018

    Academic program coordinator is a charitable Ghostbuster

    When George Sprague joined the maker movement, it was not anywhere near where it is today. Sprague’s involvement in the do-it-yourself community that incorporates technology in inventions started way before maker culture even had a name.

  8. February 5, 2018

    SEAS graphic artist spent time ‘off the grid’ at Pictured Rocks

    While spending three weeks alone in a secluded cabin may seem daunting to some, for Todd Marsee it was the opportunity of a lifetime.

  9. January 15, 2018

    Disney on Ice performer works to reduce childhood obesity

    After graduating high school, Brad Newman wasn’t sure about his next step. His path led him to skating with Disney on Ice.

  10. December 4, 2017

    Glass-washer turned lab manager shares tale of triumph

    Beginning as a glass-washer at the Life Sciences Institute in 2007, Ulla Lilienthal never would have guessed that 10 years later she would work as a lab manager in LSI.