Challenge Scholars Students Promise Zone Students Travis has been at GRCC, in a variety of positions, since 2010. His passion for helping students largely stems from his recognition of the power of education to change both individuals and the world. He loves the role of Success Coach because it is about giving agency to students, and helping them grow their own ability to make colossal changes. He is dedicated to demystifying higher education, and helping students navigate the systems and processes so that they can focus on learning. Travis earned a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration (with an emphasis in Business Economics) from Grand Valley State University. He is also a very proud graduate of Grand Rapids Community College. Success Tip Tiny habits are a major key. Find a way to consistently make progress, and you can achieve any goal. Persistence and time overcome all obstacles. Interests/Hobbies I love spending time with my friends and family especially while enjoying nature. As far as hobbies are concerned, I'm a sports junky, Hip Hop Head, video gamer, and a huge research nerd. Favorite Place at GRCC My favorite place on campus is the Ford Fieldhouse because I love to challenge myself physically.

Prior to joining our department in 2018, Nicole was a full-time faculty member at Purdue University Northwest.  She earned her B.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University and her Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan.  Niki currently teaches our Biology Major's Introduction to Cells, Molecules, and Genes as well as our Genetics course.  Her expertise is in genetics, molecular biology, and developmental biology.  In her spare time, Niki enjoys swimming, hiking, and cooking.

Dr. Jenifer Bourcier (BOAR-SEAR) joined our department in 2018.  She earned her B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Michigan Flint and her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Michigan State University.  She currently teaches our Microbiology courses.  Her expertise is in soil microbial ecology, molecular biology, and running teaching labs for both a chemistry department and clinical laboratory science program.  In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, and maintaining an apiary of bees. Courses

Oversees the Adult Education, Citizenship, and Cruisin' to College program. Elino Cortes Figuereo was born and raised in Dominican Republic and moved to Grand Rapids, MI in 2012. He graduated from ESL Adult Education program and advanced to ESL Program at Grand Rapids Community College Main Campus while also pursuing a higher education. Elino started working with GRCC Admission & Enrollment as Student Employee in 2014 and was promoted to Placement Testing Coordinator. Elino has been part of Hispanic Student Organization (Secretary-Treasurer) and Latino Support Services (Member) and work alongside Financial Aid Department, Student Financial Services office (formerly Cashier's), Records Office to support underrepresented and minority students achieve and pursue their goals and dreams. In addition, Elino has been working at the YMCA for more than two years as Membership Specialist Representative helping and improving the wellbeing for its members and guests.