Jan. 3, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Kristine Babcock, who has been a member of the GRCC Foundation Board of Directors since 2015, has been selected to be interim executive director for College Advancement and the GRCC Foundation. Her first day in this role will be Jan. 16.
Interim President Juan R. Olivarez announced Babcock will serve in the role while the college searches to replace Dr. Kathryn Mullins, who retired, and will become Ferris State University’s vice president for University Advancement and Marketing.
Dr. Mullins led the GRCC foundation since 2012, raising millions of dollars for GRCC students and facilities. She has been with GRCC for 18 years.
Babcock is an experienced human resources, information technology and business professional who spent her career in public and private West Michigan organizations. She spent 10 years in consulting and then 20 years in leadership positions building and coaching teams to success. She continues to provide Human Resources and other consulting services to area businesses.
Babcock was recently elected chairperson of the foundation Board of Directors after serving as vice chair for several years. She will temporarily resign from the board while serving as the interim executive director.
Babcock has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communications from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in Communications from Grand Valley State University.
The College Advancement team includes the GRCC Foundation, Grants Department, Communications Department, and the Web and Digital Strategy Department.