Board of Regents
Board of Regents meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30pm at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College:
5805 E. Pickard St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Meetings are also live-streamed on the web, click here to join the meeting
Jordan Fallis
Chair
B.A.A., Enterpreneurship, Central Michigan University, 2015
jfallis@sagchip.edu
Jordan graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.A.A in Entrepreneurship in 2015; he is a true leader in our tribal community. Jordan has consciously made the choice to dedicate his life to protect the future interest of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe through promoting education, innovation, and opportunity to our community & tribal youth. Through his elite leadership skills Jordan plans to bring into fruition the importance of education in order for our tribal community to cohesively strive to lead the field and be first in all new potential markets that will benefit the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Stormie Jacobs-Wakemup
Vice Chair
M.S., Health Administration, Central Michigan University
B.S., Family Studies, Central Michigan University
A.A., Native American studies, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
sjacobs-wakemup@sagchip.edu
With a profound dedication to child welfare, leadership, and education, Stormie has built a distinguished career advocating for vulnerable children and supporting caregivers. Over the years, Stormie has worked tirelessly within the child welfare system, specializing in connecting clients to vital resources and providing support for caregivers looking after children who are not biologically theirs. Stormie currently is employed with a larger university blending both social work and higher education to utilize both of those passions and skill sets.
For five years, Stormie has served on the Board of Regents for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, where their leadership and commitment to education significantly contributed to the institution's growth and success. Stormie is a Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Alumna and has served the college and students to the best of her ability. During this tenure, Stormie is instrumental in developing policies and initiatives that promoted academic excellence and cultural preservation within the Tribal community.
Through a blend of practical experience and strategic leadership, Stormie remains dedicated to making a positive impact in the fields of child welfare and education, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive through the pursuit of higher education.
Kasey Perez
Secretary
B.A.S., Family Studies, Substance Abuse Education, 2013
Kasey Perez, a tribal member from the Hannahville Potawatomi Community, is the Academic Advisor for the Student Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) at Central Michigan University. Kasey graduated with Bachelors of Applied Arts in Family Studies, Substance Abuse Education from CMU in 2013 and is currently in CMU’s Master of Science in Administration Program. She is also the Student Transfer Organization Advisor.
Kasey along with her family are very active with keeping Anishinaabe culture and language alive by attending ceremonies, powwows, and community events. Kasey comes from a strong generational line of women who advocate and push for education within our tribal communities and plans to continue that passion and pass it onto the next generation.
Colleen M. Green, M.A.
Treasurer
M.A., Humanities, Central Michigan University, 2012
M.A., Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University, 2009
B.S., Social Studies-Secondary Education, Central Michigan University, 2007
A.A., Secondary Education, Mid Michigan Community College, 2005
cgreen@sagchip.edu
Colleen Green, tribal citizen of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, is the Senior DEIB Officer at Ferris State University. She holds a teaching degree in Secondary Education and two Master of Art degrees: one in Educational Leadership and the other in Humanities. Colleen is an advisor for two student organizations and sits on various committees at Ferris and within the SCIT tribal community. She resides in Remus, MI with her husband and three sons.
Jennifer Stevens
Member
B.S., Environmental Studies, Central Michigan University
A.A., Liberal Arts, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Jennifer Stevens is a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and current Environmental Manager of the Tribe’s Environmental and Natural Resources programs. She has been instrumental in helping to ensure the Tribe's cultural resources are preserved for future generations. Jennifer is a passionate and dedicated advocate for her Tribe's heritage; acting as a steward to protect, manage, and restore culturally significant resources for the Tribe for over seven years. Looking ahead, Jennifer aims to expand the Tribe's environmental programs to include more sustainable practices and educational initiatives. She hopes to foster greater community involvement in conservation efforts and inspire the younger generation to engage with and preserve their cultural heritage. Additionally, Jennifer plans to collaborate with other tribes and organizations to share knowledge and resources for broader environmental impact. She hopes to create a legacy that will protect the Tribe's natural resources for generations to come.
Carla Sineway, M.A.
Ex-Officio Member
PRESIDENT, SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE
M.S., Education, Enrollment Management, Capella University, 2010
M.A., Professional Counseling, Central Michigan University, 1995
B.S., Sociology/Social Work, Central Michigan University, 1988
csineway@sagchip.edu
Carla has worked for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe since 1978 in the area of education and human services. Her specialty is management and guiding others to be the best that they can be. Carla graduated from Central Michigan University in 1995 with a M.A. in Counseling and in 2010 graduated from Capella University with a M.S. in Education. As president, Carla enjoys the challenge of the administration of a tribal college and interaction with the students; however, the best time in her life is time spent with family.