Tasha Warfield, M.A.

Tasha Warfield
  • Academic Advisor
  • Advisors
  • Holmes Hall, E-30a
  • 919 E. Shaw Lane
  • East Lansing, MI 48825
  • (517) 353-6480

BIOGRAPHY

I love working with students! I enjoy providing a balance of challenge and support for young adults while they are at a critical stage of their lives! When I’m not working I spend as much time as I can with my three children, reading urban novels and cooking!

Favorite Quote: “I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on this planet is to encourage people to empower themselves.” – Oprah Winfrey

EDUCATION

  • M.A. in Human Resources Management from Marygrove College
  • M.A. in Educational Administration from Michigan State University
  • B.A. with a double major in Communications and Journalism from Olivet College

EXPERIENCE

  • Human Resources Generalist – Vista Mara
  • Director of Housing – Jackson College
  • Assistant Director for Housing Assignments and Community Director – Wayne State University
  • Complex Director, Resident Director and Assistant Hall Director - Michigan State University
  • Assistant Director for Diversity & Leadership Programming – Saint Xavier University

TEACHING/RESEARCH

  • First Year Experience Instructor – Saint Xavier University

Presentations:

  • What is Her Identity? Black Females in Higher Education – American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • Video Vixen or Phenomenal Woman: The Media Effect on Women – Michigan State University Women’s Leadership Conference
  • Understanding Your Child’s College Financial Aid Package –South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium
  • Leadership after High School – South Suburban Leadership Conference; Leaders in Residence – Saint Xavier University