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LANSING The Information Technology

Empowerment Center welcome three new

employees three new board members and a

new intern in preparation for an exciting new

year.

Our team here at ITEC is excited to welcome

such a passionate group of students and

professionals, said ITEC executive director Kirk

Riley. With their involvement, we look forward

to a meaningfully productive new year.

New ITEC board member, Sergio Keck, is the Executive Director of

Specialized Programs for Lansing Public Schools. His involvement

with the diverse community of students in Lansing along with his role

in training teachers, and developing curriculum provides a strong and

diverse perspective to the board.

Another new face on the ITEC board is Linda Jackson. Jackson is therecipient of two degrees from Cornell University, including a masters

degree in teaching, and two graduate psychology degrees from the

University of Rochester (N.Y.). Jackson is currently a professor in the

department of psychology and an adjunct professor of computer

science and engineering at Michigan State University. Her current

involvement with ITEC focuses on program development and

evaluation.

ITEC is exactly what is needed at this time to assure that children

from underserved groups do not fall behind in the rapidly changing

information age, Jackson said.

Also joining the ITEC board is Michael Brown. Brown has more than

35 years of experience in public service in both government and the

non-profit sector. Born and raised in Flint, Brown earned a bachelors

degree in history from Western Michigan University and his masters

degree in international relations from the University of Stockholm.

Alfred Walker, a native of

Niles, Michigan holds the

newly created community outreach specialist position with ITEC. He

received both his bachelors degree in anthropology and a masters

degree in educational guidance and counseling from Michigan State

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University. During his 32-

year tenure as an

academic counselor with

Lansing Public Schools,

Walker has obtained

expertise in the fields of

education and community

involvement. His

eagerness to connect

people and provide them

with opportunities to learn

more about technological

advancements in

education makes for a

strong addition to the ITEC

team.

Edwin Masaviru joins ITEC

as administrative

assistant. Masaviru is

currently pursuing a masters in accounting at MSU. Originally from

Nairobi, Kenya, he expresses a firm belief in the importance of

education on ones road to success. ITEC allows him to be an active

participant in the educational advancement of students who learn

about computers, math, science and more with ITEC teachers.

Jean Welsh is the new curriculum director for ITEC. With bachelors

and masters degrees in education from MSU, Welsh shares her

expertise in the growing field of technology with students and adults in

the Lansing community. Her background as a student advisor,

computer analyst andas the professor of Information Technology at

the Lansing Community College has provided her with a unique set

ofskills to provide innovative learning experiences for students of all

ages in the greater Lansing area.

ITEC also welcomes a new intern, Nailah Ali. She is the new outreach

and public relations coordinator for ITEC. From Hamtramck, Ali is

currently completing her bachelors degree in advertising at MSU.

The Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) is a 501 (c)

(3) nonprofit organization whose goal is to build genuine interest and

excitement among students and adults in the Lansing area for the

opportunity to gain relevant skills in the fields of science, technology,

engineering and math.

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