Luis Alonzo Garcia
Office: C-249 Holden Hall
Phone: (517) 432-9900
Email: [email protected]
Luis Alonzo Garcia’s life experiences relate perfectly to the work he does at MSU Migrant Student Services (MSS) specifically for International Engagement in Mexico. Community service comes naturally to Luis Garcia, as he served over two years with Peace Corps in South America., designed to give the CAMP Scholars an incredible opportunities to learn the value of volunteering, community service and to improve the quality of life in communities that are less fortunate.
Currently, he is serving as the Director of MSU’s Migrant Student Services and oversees College Assistance Migrant Scholars Program (CAMP Scholars), High School Equivalency Program (HEP), MSU Identification & Recruitment Center (ID&R) and La Siembra. These projects along with other initiatives and smaller grants all focus on servicing Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) seeking to further their education.
Luis brings enormous skills and experience to Migrant Student Services and is pivotal in identifying issues related to farmworker families and their challenges. With his extensive knowledge and strong leadership skills he works closely with MSU, state, national and international leaders to ensure funding and engagement that supports MSFW issues but specifically advancing their education.
In his free time Luis continues to nurture the wonders of his garden and cooking with his very own vegetable and flowers. One dream of his is to teach a cooking class. Relaxing and spending time with his family is also an important activity.
Patricia Joly
Office: C-249 Holden Hall
Phone: (517) 432-9900
Email: j[email protected]
Patty currently serves as the Project/Events Coordinator at MSU Migrant Student Services (MSS) where she organizes special events and coordinates MSS Director’s International Affairs. Patty is an advocate for higher education and likes to improve student access to and participation in international education. She is passionate for exposing and connecting diverse groups with international experiences. She is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and providing solutions to address barriers to international education for participants, institutions, and other study abroad professionals. Patty is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Science specializing in Community Development, focusing in Public Administration. In addition to her professional pursuits, Patty has been involved in the community, organizing events and volunteers for community and youth-serving organizations. Prior to her current position, Patty served as the Office Manager at MSS for 9 years. She is deeply committed to equalizing access to international education and increasing opportunities for underrepresented students to gain international credentials. Patty is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Patty enjoys spending time with her family, engages in activities involving Mother Nature; a walk through the park, cooking outdoors, and lives by the “pay it forward” mentality.
mss.msu.edu
Phone: (517) 432-9900
Email: j[email protected]
Patty currently serves as the Project/Events Coordinator at MSU Migrant Student Services (MSS) where she organizes special events and coordinates MSS Director’s International Affairs. Patty is an advocate for higher education and likes to improve student access to and participation in international education. She is passionate for exposing and connecting diverse groups with international experiences. She is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and providing solutions to address barriers to international education for participants, institutions, and other study abroad professionals. Patty is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Science specializing in Community Development, focusing in Public Administration. In addition to her professional pursuits, Patty has been involved in the community, organizing events and volunteers for community and youth-serving organizations. Prior to her current position, Patty served as the Office Manager at MSS for 9 years. She is deeply committed to equalizing access to international education and increasing opportunities for underrepresented students to gain international credentials. Patty is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Patty enjoys spending time with her family, engages in activities involving Mother Nature; a walk through the park, cooking outdoors, and lives by the “pay it forward” mentality.
mss.msu.edu