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Mary Kay has worked with the Thompson Working Families Scholarship since August 2016 and oversees all aspects of Thompson Scholarship Programs, which is the Student Services & Programming/Retention piece of the scholarship. She enjoys getting to know her students and helping them reach their goals. Mary Kay is a two-time BGSU graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education - Sport Management and a Master of Education - Sport Administration. Mary Kay has worked in higher education for more than 15 years. Previously, she worked in athletics and academic advising. She loves attending BGSU Athletics and community events, being outdoors and spending time with her husband, Scott, and two daughters, Charis and Amelia.

Kristin started with Thompson Scholarship Programs in June 2018, transitioning from the BGSU College of Arts & Sciences where she served as an academic advisor. She is a 2003 and 2008 BGSU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel. Kristin has more than a decade of higher education experience including admissions, recruitment, academic advising and teaching. Kristin resides in Perrysburg, Ohio with her partner, Benjamin, their three lively children, a German Shepherd and a super cool cat.

Fonda joined the Thompson Scholarship Team in August 2022. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Warren Wilson College in 2018, and a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont in 2020. Fonda has lived in six different states and has lived in Bowling Green with her partner (and houseplants!) since Summer 2021. While she misses hiking in the Appalachian and Green Mountains, she has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the green spaces that northwest Ohio has to offer.

DeVona was honored to join the Thompson Scholarship Program in fall 2022. DeVona has worked in mental health, domestic violence and trauma prevention and in crisis intervention. She is also a community trainor and educator, and DeVona counts all of these experiences as career highlights. She continued on to provide coaching in higher education and the community and specializes in assisting people in identifying and achieving their goals. Her faith, love, personal trauma and education are just a few of the things that have shaped her into the person she is today. As one of our scholarship advisors, she wants to be a part of your team, so don’t hesitate to reach out for support.

Claire joined Thompson Scholarship Programs in August 2024. Claire has worked at BGSU since 2015 in the areas of academic advising, recruitment, student support and retention. She is a 2010 and 2013 graduate of BGSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel. Claire also holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2015) and is completing her Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, focusing on academic motivation. Claire serves the greater Toledo community as a clinical therapist and is a staunch advocate for mental health. In her free time, she tends to her farm in Stardew Valley with her husband (Falcon Flame), two children and three cats. Claire also plays violin with the Perrysburg Symphony and has a newfound love of Orange Theory (perfect for a Falcon).

Jessica is from Bowling Green, Ohio and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2021 with a minor in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies from Bowling Green State University. She continued her academic career at Bowling Green State University and received a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel in 2023. While at BGSU, Jessica worked in various offices across campus, including as a graduate advisor in the Thompson Scholarship Programs. Jessica lives in Findlay, Ohio with her partner Drew and their five cats and two dogs and enjoys kayaking, cooking, blasting Metallica and long walks with the dogs.

Ashleigh joined the Thompson Scholarship Programs team in 2022 as a Graduate Advisor and in June 2024 as a full-time staff member. She is a two-time BGSU graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel. She hopes to support her students as they navigate their BGSU journey and find their version of success. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts, spending time with her friends and family and taking her cat Spoon on walks.

Sam joined our Thompson Scholarship Programs team in August 2023 as a Graduate Advisor. She graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech language hearing sciences and Spanish in Spring 2023 and is continuing her education in BGSU’s College Student Personnel Master’s Program. During her undergraduate years, Sam was a campus tour guide, Student Orientation Coordinator, and was heavily involved in a variety of student organizations. She is excited to help students feel a strong sense of community on campus and feel as though they can make a positive difference in the world. Outside of school, she likes trying new coffee shops, exercising, and watching sports.

Raegan first joined the Thompson Scholarship Programs as a scholar in August 2020. Raegan graduated from BGSU in April 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy & Analysis with a minor in Leadership. She now serves as a Graduate Advisor and earning her Master of Arts in College Student Personnel (CSP). She hopes to empower students by fostering an atmosphere of growth, comfort and learning. Being a Thompson Scholar immensely shaped Raegan's BGSU identity throughout her undergraduate experience, and she looks forward to being a part of our students' support systems.

Marianne started working with Thompson Scholarship Programs in April 2021 but has been working at BGSU since July 2002. Previously with the Student and Academic Services office in the College of Education and Human Development. She has enjoyed being on campus and interacting with the students.