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


We are thankful for our volunteer staff, and immensely proud of their commitment to our mission. The Michigan Youth Education Fund was founded by students and continues to be operated entirely by volunteers today!

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!