The Employer Panel is a special event within Student Scholars Day that connects students with employers who actively seek candidates with undergraduate research experience. The panel will highlight local employers committed to hiring students engaged in research and offer valuable insights into how research skills translate to key workplace competencies. Additionally, the event provides a unique opportunity for students to network with potential employers while hearing inspiring success stories from former students who have successfully transitioned from research to professional roles in the community.

• Date: Wednesday April 9, 2025
• Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
• Location: Kirkhof Event Center, Pere Marquette 2204

Co-Sponsored with the GVSU Career Center

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Spencer Streeter

Talent Acquisition Manager

Northern Bio 

Spencer Streeter is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Northern Bio, bringing over 18 years of experience in Preclinical Research and human resources leadership. With a background as a lab technician and manager, he transitioned to HR and Recruiting after earning his Master’s in HR Management and is now dedicated to driving the company's growth by attracting top talent.

Laurie Johnson

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Coordinator

HealthWest

Laurie Johnson is the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Coordinator at HealthWest, with 16 years of experience in Human Resources, Workforce Development, and Corporate Training. She specializes in driving recruitment results through equity and aligning candidates with the right job fit, while focusing on long-term retention through positive workplace culture and staff development.

Deann Crosby

Manager of Talent Attractions & Recruitment

North America Haworth Corporation Holland, MI

Deann Crosby is the Manager of Talent Attraction & Recruitment at North America Haworth Corporation in Holland, MI, where she leads a team of 14 professionals focused on building talent pipelines and managing recruitment for various roles. With over twenty years of experience in Human Resources, including a background in the education sector, Deann is dedicated to mentoring talent and helping organizations attract top candidates.

Eric Miller

Director of Talent and Employee Engagement

Van Andel Institute

Eric Miller, B.A., is the Director of Talent and Employee Engagement at Van Andel Institute, where he leverages over 20 years of HR leadership to advance employee engagement, talent strategy, and inclusive workplace culture. He supports a diverse community of scientists and educators, aligning people practices with the Institute’s mission to improve health through groundbreaking research and education.

• Hello West Michigan
• The Right Place, Inc.
• Michigan State Police
• Bronson Healthcare
• AHC Hospitality
• Consumers Credit Union
• Ideal Contracting
• Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
• Leggett & Platt
• Tire Rack
• Fishbeck
• Cytiva
• United States Postal Service
• GVSU Career Center (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Peace Corps (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• City Year (AmeriCorps) (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Cherry Health AmeriCorps (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Hope Network (AmeriCorps) (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Michigan College Access (AmeriCorps) (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Literacy Center of West Michigan (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)
• Episcopal Service Corps (including Farm in Rockford, MI) (tabling in Kirkhof on Wednesday, April 9)