Meet the D3 Staff: Abhi Thangavel

Meet the D3 Staff: Abhi Thangavel

Where did you grow up? I spent most of my life in the southern part of India. Growing up, I was surrounded by rich cultural traditions, delicious food, and a strong sense of community. But for the past four years, Michigan has been home. It was a big change—especially...
Meet the D3 Staff: Kristin Kahrs

Meet the D3 Staff: Kristin Kahrs

Where did you grow up? Prior to seventh grade, I spent my early days on the east side, in Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood. I went to school at what is now the Ronald Brown Academy, but was called Stellwagen Elementary. Then my immediate family moved to Mt. Clemens...
Meet the D3 Staff: Stephanie Zarb

Meet the D3 Staff: Stephanie Zarb

Where did you grow up? I moved all over growing up, so I don’t claim any one place. What is your degree in? Why did you choose that degree? I have a Ph.D. in Public Policy with World Politics and Comparative Politics as my subfields. I chose public policy because I...
Meet the D3 Staff: Jacques Jones

Meet the D3 Staff: Jacques Jones

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Cornerstone Village, Detroit, MI, spending my weekends at Balduck Park, the Eastern Market, Belle Isle Park, or just taking the bus with my grandmother. In 2012, I eventually moved from my childhood home on Detroit’s east side to...
Meet the D3 Staff: Mike Vickers

Meet the D3 Staff: Mike Vickers

Where did you grow up? I grew up around Southeast Michigan. I spent most of my childhood in Redford and then spent my high school and college years around Ann Arbor. What is your degree in? Why did you choose that degree? I have a degree in English. I chose it because...
Meet the D3 Staff: Sean Coté

Meet the D3 Staff: Sean Coté

Where did you grow up? I started life on the northeast side of Detroit before my family moved up to Macomb County. What is your degree in? Why did you choose that degree? My degree is in Visual Communications (graphic design). As a kid, my dream job was to be a car...