TRIO Staff, Peer Mentors, Peer Tutors, and Office Assistants
TRIO Staff
Anthony Webster (he/him), Program Director [email protected]
Anthony is a proud native of Greenville, Mississippi. As an undergraduate student at Jackson State University, he recognized his passion for higher education and student success after being hired as a work-study student in the Dean of Students Office. As a McNair Scholar, he learned early in his college career how important it is to connect with resources, build community, and become involved. Anthony has been instrumental in helping students from historically marginalized communities gain access to post-secondary opportunities and transition beyond college into adulthood at both the two-year and four-year college levels throughout his professional career.
His commitment to supporting first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities as they navigate their educational journey stems from his own experience of being labeled as "at-risk ." Anthony knows first-hand the hurdles students encounter as they seek to build a better life for themselves and their families by earning a college degree. And he is determined to improve systems and policies that serve as barriers for these students.
Anthony has called Michigan home for over a decade and is a graduate of the Eastern Michigan University Higher Education Student Affairs program. In addition, he is a student in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ph.D. program at Wayne State University. His research will explore how to improve access and employment opportunities for minority students through the lens of the Critical Race Theory.
Beyond work, Anthony enjoys connecting virtually with friends and family. One day he hopes to travel more. He says that one of his favorite quotes comes from his fraternity brother Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the quote states, "Everybody Can Be Great Because Everybody Can Serve." Anthony is looking forward to connecting and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff alike to take the TRIO Student Support Services program to the next level.
Earl Schumake (he/him), Program Coordinator
Hi! My name is Earl Schumake. I’m currently the Program Coordinator at TRIO SSS. I spent the previous six years at Concordia University working as an Academic Support Specialist for the University. Prior to that, I worked for three years at Ypsilanti Community Schools as a teacher and coach. I also have coached football for the past eight years at Concordia as well.
I graduated from Hope College with a Bachelor's of Science in 2012; majoring in English and minoring in History.During my time at Hope, I also played running back for four years under the direction of Dean Kreps from 2008-2012. In 2017, I graduated with his Masters of Arts in Collegiate Athletic Administration from Wayne State University.I look forward to working with the TRIO SSS Program as this work resonates with me as I’m a First Generation student.
Em Storlie (He/They), Graduate Assistant [email protected]
Em Storlie is a first year master's student in Eastern Michigan's Higher Education and Student Affairs program. Originally from northcentral Wisconsin, Em had wanted to go into the nonprofit field as a public relations specialist until they realized they had a passion for student affairs while working as a resident advisor during their undergraduate program at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside where they earned a degree in Communication with a Public Relations minor. As a disabled, queer student Em understands the importance of programs like TRIO and after graduating hopes to work in a TRIO office or a Disability Resource Center so they can help students from underrepresented and marginalized communities advocate for themselves on their individual learning journeys, as well as advocating for policy that makes getting a higher education more accessible for students who have disabilities. In their spare time Em enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons with their partner of four years, as well as exploring different genres of music and is hoping to learn how to play the bass.
Peer Mentors
Cedrick Charles (He/Him/His) Major/Minor: Political Science & Economics double major, Africology and African American Studies minor
Campus Organizations/Affiliations: National Black Law Student Association, Honors College, EMU Student Alumni Association, EMU Forensics Team
Favorite TV Show: Atlanta or The Bear
In my spare time: I’ve been reading a lot lately, but when I’m not doing that I like to walk around campus listening to my favorite music.
Chris Souheaver (Sigh-heever) (He/Him) Major/ Minor: Cinema Studies/History
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: TRIO SSS, EMU Mentor Collective
Favorite TV Show: Mr. Show with Bob and David
In my spare time: I watch as many movies as possible, play video games, and spend time with my family!
Daira Lloyd (She/Her) Major/ Minor: Technology Management, minors in Communication and Critical Disability Studies
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: Alpha Phi Omega, PPGA
Favorite TV Show: Jujitsu Kaisen
In my spare time: I read and play games with my friends.
Elena Fenech (She/Her) Major/ Minor: Music Therapy Major, Psychology Minor
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: Music Therapy Student Association
Favorite TV Show: Psych
In my spare time: I love to read (especially classic novels), watch movies, and play one of my many instruments!
Harisloden Harris (He/Him) Major/ Minor: Information Technology
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: The Gentlemans Empire (Under Construction)
Favorite TV Show: NFL Football
In my spare time: I like to find new skills that make money, listen to music and workout.
Lea Pyles (She/Her) Major/ Minor: Business administration
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: TRIO
Favorite TV Show: Charmed
In my spare time: I like to hang out with friends and spend time outdoors enjoying nature.
Lisbette (Liz) Zavala (She/They) Major/Minor: Major in Social Work, Minor in Psychology
Campus Organizations/Affiliations: TRIO SSS, McNair Scholars
Favorite TV Show: Gravity Falls!
In my spare time: I take nature walks, meditate, play video games, and travel.
Louise Missome-Engohang (She/Her) Major/ Minor: Double Major in Political Science and Philosophy
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: National Black Law Student Association, Honors College, Black Honors Student Organization, EMU Forensics Team, EMU Model UN, Public Safety Oversight Committee
Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead or Bridgerton
In my spare time: I pick up new hobbies! I like painting, crocheting, sewing, journaling, doing my nails and anything else that keeps me busy while having fun!Peer Tutors
Tamara Blair (She/Her) Major: double major in Marketing and Children's Lit
Campus Organizations/Affiliations: Honors Book Club, Crochet Club
Favorite TV Show: Good Omens
Subjects: Business, Micro & Macro Economics, English, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish
Tutoring Dates/ Times: M (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.), T (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.), W ( 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Th ( 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Savannah Covault (They/Them/Theirs) Major/ Minor: Psychology/ Criminology
Campus Affiliations: Swoop’s Food Pantry and Office of Communications
Favorite TV Show: Jujutsu Kaisen
Subjects: Psychology, Criminology, Philosophy, English
Tutoring Dates/ Times: T (12p.m. - 2 p.m.), Th ( 12 p.m. - 3 p.m and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.), F (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Louise Missome-Engohang (She/Her)
Major/ Minor: Double Major in Political Science and Philosophy
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: National Black Law Student Association, Honors College, Black Honors Student Organization, EMU Forensics Team, EMU Model UN, Public Safety Oversight Committee
Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead or Bridgerton
In my spare time I: Pick up new hobbies! I like painting, crocheting, sewing, journaling, doing my nails and anything else that keeps me busy while having fun!
Subjects: Communication, Political Science, Writing, Speech
Tutoring Dates/ Times: M (12 p.m. - 3 p.m.), T (2 p.m. -4 p.m.) W ( 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Victoria Huguley (She/They)
Major/ Minor: English/ African American Studies
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: The Eastern Echo,The Black Honors Student Organization and TRIO SSS
Favorite TV Show: What We Do In the Shadows
Subjects: Writing 121, Math 110, English, History, African-American Studies
Tutoring Dates/ Times: M (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.), T (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.), W ( 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Office Assistants
Arnecia Paul (She/Her) Major/Minor: Elementary Education: Early Childhood Comprehensive
Campus Afflictions: TRIO SSS, Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, Honors College, EMU Early Childhood Education Club; President, Sisters That Care; Director of Committees, Aspiring Black Educators; Treasurer, Black Student Honors Society.
Favorite Tv Show: Law and Order: SVU
What I like to do in my spare time: In my spare time I like to read and learn more about things that interest me :)
Ashley Hafeli (She/Her/Hers)
Major/Minor: Music Therapy
Campus Organizations/Affiliations: Music Therapy Student Association- Member-at-large
Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons
In my spare time I: play or listen to music, watch Disney Plus, walk, and take bike rides
Tra’chelle lewis (She/Her) Major/Minor: Nursing/ Film
Campus organization: TRIO SSS
Favorite show: Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Wednesday
Favorite genre: R&B, Rap
Favorite color: pink and black
Kiley Shay (She/Her) Major/minor: Psychology/ Criminology
Hometown: Reading MI
What I am looking forward to this year: I am looking forward to all the memories and friends I am going to make this year!
Favorite TV show: Full House
Lea Pyles (She/Her) Major/ Minor: Business administration
Campus Organizations/ Affiliations: TRIO
Favorite TV Show: Charmed
In my spare time: I like to hang out with friends and spend time outdoors enjoying nature.