Sashae Mitchell (she/her) graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2013 with a B.A. in Mathematics. During her time at K, she was actively involved in the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), serving as a Civic Engagement Scholar for Community Advocates for Parents and Students. This experience ignited her passion for addressing educational inequities both locally and internationally. After graduating, Sashae worked with the W.E. Upjohn Institute in Kalamazoo, where she contributed to research teams analyzing data on the Kalamazoo Promise and other aspects of the Kalamazoo Public School System.

Sashae earned an M.S. Ed in International Education and Development from the University of Pennsylvania. Since then, she has worked with organizations in the US, South Africa, and her home country, Jamaica, conducting research on educational disparities. She has also implemented and evaluated interventions and innovative solutions to address these inequities. Additionally, Sashae is the founder and director of Mitchell’s Math Centre, a tutoring company in Jamaica dedicated to supporting students struggling with mathematics.

As the Director of the CCE at Kalamazoo College, Sashae leads and provides vision for civic engagement initiatives. She promotes, develops, manages, funds, and evaluates sustainable and effective academic and co-curricular programs. Sashae supervises staff, builds strategic relationships with community partners and faculty, oversees programming, collaborates with on- and off-campus partners, and leads CCE teams in a supportive and creative environment.

Teresa Lucas (she/her) graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and German. During her time at K, she worked with the CCE as a Community Building Intern and as a Student Mentor for Girls Empowered and Motivated to Succeed. Through these experiences, she became passionate about educational equity and youth empowerment in her own community and abroad. After graduating, Teresa completed a Fulbright in Germany, where she spent two years teaching English and helping students build their language skills.

As the Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, Teresa works closely with the CCE’s Community Building Interns and Civic Engagement Scholars. She supervises four student-led programs: Club Grub, El Sol Elementary, Woodward Elementary School, and Swim for Success. She also supports course-based partnerships, collects and assesses data for civic engagement programs, and helps plan and facilitate CCE events.

Felicia Ford (she/her) is an experienced Operations Manager with over 20 years in community relations and event coordination, complemented by 15 years in business and finance operations. Skilled in overseeing day-to-day operations within small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Proven expertise in managing teams, streamlining processes, and handling complex tasks under tight deadlines. Adept at delivering exceptional customer service and resolving issues with a strong emphasis on communication and listening. Committed to fostering diverse, inclusive environments and supporting organizational success through effective training, staff engagement, and operational leadership.