Our Team
BY STUDENTS. FOR STUDENTS.
Dedicated Volunteers
The Michigan Youth Education Fund was founded by Grand Valley State University students to support the activities that made them successful in high school, college, and beyond! Our team is dedicated to supporting our mission, through volunteerism, advocacy, and more! The Michigan Youth Education Fund was founded by students and continues to be operated by students today!
We are always looking for passionate community members to join our volunteer staff and board of directors.
Volunteer Staff
Carter Houtman
Executive Director
Carter currently serves as Executive Director and has previously served as Director of Donor Relations & Outreach from 2020-2023. Carter is an alumnus of Grand Valley State University.
Eric Siegrist
Director of finance
Eric founded the Michigan Youth Education Fund, served as Executive Director from 2020-2023, and currently serves as the Director of Finance. Eric holds an M.S. in Accounting from Oakland University and is an alumnus of Grand Valley State University
Board of Directors
Madeleine Samuels
PresIdent
Lauren Moine
secretary
Alexis Krichevsky
treasurer
Joel Pagel
BOARD MEMBER
Austin Marsman
BOARD MEMBER
Kevin Freeman
BOARD MEMBER
Nick Raak
BOARD MEMBER
Autumn Mueller
BOARD MEMBER
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We rely on donors like you to support our mission, programs, and advocacy. Every dollar donated directly supports Michigan students in your community. Thank you!