Staff

Jessica R. Campbell (JC) – she/her - LMSW - is the Director of Blavin Scholars. She has considerable work experience as a mental health provider, assisting youth who have experienced trauma and serving students who have been in foster care and/or experienced homelessness. Jessica holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, a Bachelors of Arts degree in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, and Certification in Nonprofit Leadership from Grand Valley State University.

Robin Banks - she/her- MSW is a Campus Coach and Volunteer Coordinator.

Romonia Atchison - she/her, MSW, is a Campus Coach and Outreach Coordinator who has several years of experience as a child welfare worker working with children and families as a Case Manager, Foster Care Case Worker, and Outpatient Therapist. Romonia enjoys working with young adults and assisting them with their personal and academic needs, focusing on their strengths, areas of positive interest, and career plans, while providing teachable moments to improve essential life skills for self-sufficiency. Romonia earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Eastern

Madeline Tong - (she/her) - MSW is the Campus Coach and Mentorship Coordinator with experience in nonprofit communications and program development. Before joining the Blavin Scholars Program, she worked as the Director of Programs for a local nonprofit offering barrier-free meals, showers, and laundry, partnering with community organizations to expand access to these essential services across Eastern Washtenaw County.

Orlando Haralson II - he/him - B.A., is a Blavin Campus Liaison and has professional experience working with school-age youth and youth in foster care. He is committed to providing additional support to young adults and values the opportunity to serve as a mentor to those in need. Orlando earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Michigan University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at Eastern Michigan University.