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Thi Tran is a Ph.D. student in clinical psychology at Western Michigan University. He has two Master’s degrees and a Bachelor’s degree. He is a researcher, instructor, and psychologist. He utilizes scientific methodology and behavioral principles in scholarly writing, didactics, and clinical applications. His interests include health psychology, translational research, process-outcome research, cultural adaptations, and sports psychology. He promotes multiculturalism with aspirations to serve underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Aside from academics, Thi enjoys playing basketball, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, friends, and dog.

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology; Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Master of Science in Biology from Central Michigan University

Master of Professional Studies, Criminal Justice; Fort Hays University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Corrections, Probation, Parole; Siena Heights University

Associate in Skilled Trades, Industrial Maintenance Technology

I have Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Social Work. I have a Master’s degree in Physiological Psychology and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Learning, Memory, and Perception. My Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degree came from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. My Ph.D. came from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

I have been teaching Psychology for over 30 years and I love it. I really like getting to know my students and sharing what I know about Psychology. While I was working on my doctorate I worked for the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I worked as a park ranger in the largest campground for a couple of years. Then I worked for the science division in the park and conducted research with the visitors who came into the park. Let me tell you they had a lot of things they did and thought that make great examples for Psychology.

I love outdoors and traveling especially to wilderness places and national parks. I have a private pilot’s license and used to fly quite a bit but it got too expensive so I don’t do that anymore.

I love animals of all kinds and especially cats. Guess I am a typical crazy old cat lady.

Jacob has 20 years of Experience in the IT field, as a Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Software Engineer. He also spent 6 with the US Army.

Secretary

Niles, Michigan
Term ends 12/31/2030

Mark D. Weber is the chief executive officer of YMCA of Greater Michiana, where he provides leadership to three fitness facilities, two childcare centers, and one resident camp.

His passion lies in strengthening communities by offering programs that support people at every stage of life, both at the Y and beyond its brick-and-mortar facilities where services are needed most.

Before his tenure at the Y, Mark spent over two decades in finance as director of finance and accounting at Teachers Credit Union and chief financial officer at United Federal Credit Union. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University and an MBA in finance and economics from Indiana University.

Mark currently serves on the board of directors for Niles Community Schools, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce, Be Health Berrien Steering Committee, Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan, Niles Downtown Development Authority, and Hunter Foundation.

In his free time, he enjoys cheering on the University of Michigan and spending time with his wife, two children, and granddaughter.

Master of Arts, Geography; Bachelor of Science, Geography