Administrative changes to MESA and Trotter, effective January 1. Learn more
MESA staff lead the office's core work and support students on campus.
We're prepared for social listening and new ways to bring students into the community. In addition, we are also available for consultation on various student social, cultural, and educational programming that foster diversity and inclusion, particularly through the lens of race and ethnicity.
Make an appointment with a MESA staff member by clicking applicable appointment links below.
MESA leadership
Dr. Kyra Shahid
Kyra Shahid, PhD, affectionately known as Dr. Kyra, is director of Trotter/MESA—Trotter Multicultural Center and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the center, ensuring that our efforts advance our mission.
Dr. Krishna Han
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Krishna Han is MESA's associate director. His professional student affairs journey in the US took him from Oberlin College to Bowling Green State University (BGSU) prior to joining the University of Michigan.
Andrea Wilkerson
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Andrea Wilkerson (she/her) is the assistant director of Native American student enrichment and belonging in MESA and the advisor for the Native American Student Association.
Professional staff
Jamie Carter
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Jamie Carter is a program manager in the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs. Jamie’s interest and commitment to advocacy for anti-racist equity work sparked several years ago through her personal journey as a Black woman in higher education.
Amin Saleh
Amin Saleh is a program manager at the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs. When he was five years old, Amin immigrated with his family to the United States from Venezuela. Since then, his home has been Miami, Florida where he earned a bachelor's degree in communication arts with a minor in computer science from Florida International University (FIU).
Monica Gross
Monica Gross is the administrative coordinator for Trotter Multicultural Center and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs.
Student staff
Celine Fawaz
Celine Fawaz (she/her) is a second year political science student on the pre-law track. Celine hopes to use her law degree to pursue higher office and give a voice to minorities nationwide. She absolutely loves reading and iced lattes. Outside of school, Celine enjoys going to the mosque and spending time with her pet bunny Mr. Whiskers!
Valeria Morales
Valeria Morales is a sophomore LSA student pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and Communication and Media Studies. Valeria is a passionate people person who hopes to use her degrees to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Outside of MESA, you might find her working on Hopelessly Yellow's Podcast: Golden Hour or WOLV TV: Newsfeed. She loves coffee, music, her family, her friends, and could talk to a wall for three hours if you let her!
Jo-Ana Rivera
Jo-Ana Rivera is a graduate student in the master's program for higher education with a concentration in diversity and social justice. Jo-Ana received her bachelor's degree in English from Rutgers University. Previously, she was a middle school teacher. As a first-generation Latina, Jo-Ana hopes to continue to support liberatory educational spaces for minoritized students. In her free time, Jo-Ana enjoys going to the gym, cooking and going to the movies.
Daisy Ruiz
Daisy Ruiz (she/her/hers) is a junior majoring in communication and media. Daisy identifies as Mexican/Latina. In addition to being part of the Latine Heritage Month planning team, Daisy is the lead director of La Casa and program coordinator for Musica Para La Gente (MPG). Outside of her academic and leadership roles, Daisy enjoys playing tennis, thrifting, and spending time with her friends!
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