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Education: Doctorate of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana 2010-May, 2015 Masters in Nursing Education Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana 2010-2013 Bachelors in Science of Nursing Indiana University South Bend South Bend, Indiana 2003-2004 Associates Degree in Nursing Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, Michigan 2001-2002 Practical Nurse Course U.S. Army of Health Science Ft. Sam-Houston, Texas 1996-1997 Certified Emergency Medical Technician U.S. Army of Health Science Ft. Sam-Houston, Texas 1992

Awards: Military awards, medals, and letters of recommendation- 4 Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal. The Effects of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Screening, Education, and Support on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Perceptions of Support, and Duration in Postpartum Women, Evidence Based Practice Poster Presentation Winner, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Michigan State Conference, 2014

Memberships: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Nurses Association (ANA) Member, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Chapter member.

Contributions: The Effects of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Screening, Education, and Support on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Perceptions of Support, and Duration in Postpartum Women, Evidence Based Practice Project

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner; Master of Science Nursing-Nursing Education; Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Associate, Nursing

I joined the Marketing Team at Lake Michigan College in 1997. I love the diversity of projects, the fast paced nature of Lake Michigan College, and have always been proud knowing my designs can make a difference in someones life, and help shape their future. I am a foodie, an exercise nut, djembe drummer, fine arts painter and vinyl collector. Designing at the sweet spot of possibility and aesthetics to give life to our brand. I get juiced by morning yoga, meditation, being in nature, electronic music, coffee and spicy chips. Not necessarily in that order. I live by a few unbendable rules: follow your heart, trust your instincts and know yourself. After that, everything falls into place.

I’m a designer and this is my work.

Trustee

St. Joseph, Michigan
Term ends 12/31/2026

Debra is currently Assistant Vice President of Love & Respect and Chief Experience Officer at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Debra has been told by many that this new position was perfect for because her it is her “heart's work.” She has been employed by Lakeland for 27 years.

Debra has been a nurse 35 years; she completed her BSN at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. She then went on to complete an MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been responsible for developing and implementing multiple strategic plans, projects, programs, and regulatory certifications

Debra volunteers for several organizations in the community. She was elected to the Lake Michigan College Trustee Board and serves currently as the Board Chair. She also served as a Board member on the St. Joseph Public Schools Board after being appointed for 2004-2005. Debra has served as the Board Chair for the Niles Main Street and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the former Niles Four Flags Chamber. She remains a member of the Greater Niles Chamber and Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council. Debra also represented the AAA by serving on the Michigan Senior Advisory Council (MSAC) for 6 years, 2 years as the Chair of the committee and 3 years serving on the Senior Advisory Council (SAC). She traveled to Lansing monthly meeting with State Senators and Representatives on issues facing Michiganders and our local communities, i.e. education, jobs, care of senior citizens and health care.

Debra is completing her first term as a member of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees. She is skilled in collaboration and teamwork and is passionate about education and serving the community. Debra is a hard worker and objective and has gained an understanding of the challenges that confronts us.

Debra Johnson is a resident of Berrien County and had lived in St. Joseph for the past 27 years.

Qualifications:

Associate's in Computer Information Systems - Lehigh Carbon Community College

Experience:

2020 - June 2022: Systems Analyst @ Lehigh Carbon Community College
2022 - Present: Banner Analyst / Enterprise Applications Administrator @ Lake Michigan College

Other Hobbies/Experience:
2019-2020 / 2022 - Present: Esports Broadcast Lead, Producer, and Manager @ Fireside Casts

Kyle has more than 10 years experience teaching a combination of IT and Communication courses. His passions include a variety of cutting-edge technology such as Drones, VR/AR, 3D Printing and Wearable Technology. In his free time he helps manage an armored and unchoreographed swordfighting group that performs across the Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana area, Sentinels of the Rose. He is the faculty advisor for the LMC Esports teams and IT Club.

Education
MA in Communication, Western Michigan University
BS in Computer Information Systems, Ferris State University
Additional graduate-level credits in Information Technology

Professional Memberships
Project Management Institute

Intellectual Contributions
Consulted for Blizzard at the first Blizzcon convention in regard to the game "World of Warcraft" as part of my thesis work in Communication.

Published Articles
Kelly, K. (2015). “Making School Cool:” Leading and Motivating a Student Club at the Community College Level. Presentation at the annual Trends in Occupational Studies Conference, Acme, MI.

Ryan, K. (2007). “Heroes, Monsters, and Our Selves:” An Autoethnography of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games. Unpublished Master’s Thesis for Western Michigan University, School of Communication, Kalamazoo, MI.

Ryan, K. (2006). “Humans vs. Orcs:” A Semiotic Analysis of Race in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games. Journal of Intergroup Relations, 32, 29-39.

Ryan, K; Arndt, J; Heidtman, A. (2005). “Revisiting Touch:” Investigating Students’ Perception of Touch in the Teacher/Student Diad. Paper presentation at the Annual National Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.

Professional/Real-World Experience
Kyle's IT experience ranges from managing IT projects to classic office productivity training to Drone piloting and VR implementation. Companies he's worked for include MPI Research, Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary, and Playtime Billiards.

Master of Arts, Communications; Bachelor of Science Business, Computer Information Systems