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Alex Stewart received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University, where she studied Elementary/Middle Education. She graduated with her MEd from Loyola University, Chicago in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies. Alex taught for eight years and is excited to continue to support students as the Upward Bound Academic Programs Coordinator. She is passionate about assisting students in cultivating habits for success and motivation to explore their passions.
In her free time Alex enjoys visiting her friends and family in Indiana, exploring Northern Michigan and staying active. She is thrilled to join the Lake Michigan College Community!

Master of Science, Biology
Bachelor of Science, Zoology

Bachelor of Arts, English Arts

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University; Master of Science in Nursing: Bethel University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Michigan

Awards: Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Member

Memberships: Emergency Nursing Association

Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Photography - Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Humanities - Università Di Bologna – Bologna, Italy

PhD, Administration; Master of Science, Education; Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Sarah advises students in Business, Accounting, and Criminal Justice.
She has a Bachelor's in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University and a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Western Michigan University.

Master of Arts, Communication; Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media

Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems

Current Employment: Lake Michigan College - Information Technologies

Master of Science (in progress), Math & Computer Science; Doctorate in Education, Teaching and Learning; Master of Science, Information Systems and Tech; Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education: Math

Trustee

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

Mary Jo Tomasini, CEO of Competitive Edge, located on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville, started her company in 1993, working alone in a store basement. She now has 22 employees working in their Stevensville and Grand Rapids offices. Competitive Edge provides promotional products, premiums and business gifts for local and national companies both large and small. Mary Jo’s success is driven by her belief in high quality customer service and going above and beyond customer expectations. Her vision to develop a successful business in her industry and community has gained her numerous awards and national recognition including being named one of the “Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the United States” and “Top 50 Places to Work in the Promotional Products Industry”.

Her desire and dedication to give back to the community is evident by volunteering her services and expertise to a long list of organizations, including Lake Michigan College, United Way of Southwest Michigan, Relay for Life and Michigan Women’s Business Council. She has been active in Junior Achievement of Michiana as a board member and classroom instructor as she believes we all have a responsibility to inspire our leaders of tomorrow. Her dedication and involvement in her many volunteer roles in the community earned her the 2006 Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972 and lives in Stevensville with her husband and number one fan, Fred Malawski.

Mary Jo has served as a Trustee for twelve years and is excited at the opportunity to continue serving Lake Michigan College if she is re-elected. Mary Jo has a clear understanding of the community and will work hard to fairly represent the needs, challenges and changes that are important to all of you.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972. She is an alumna of Lake Michigan College and has accomplished many things since then. Mary Jo started CE Competitive Edge, LLC twenty-seven years ago and has transformed it into one of the largest promotional products companies in the industry. Without the presence and influence of LMC, she believes that her professional and personal journey would have landed her in a completely different space.