• Chris Bass

    Chris Bass

    Director, MRC and WISE RP

    Office: 168 Mosher-Jordan Hall

    Phone: 734.647.8595

    Email: cbass@umich.edu

    Chris Bass serves as director for both the Michigan Research Community and the Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program.  Chris earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in American Culture from the University of Michigan and has taught many classes at the University. Before coming to the MRC and WISE RP in October 2003, she worked as an academic advisor in LSA and as an assistant director at the Center for the History of Medicine at U of M. Prior to coming to the U of M, she was a registered nurse for many years. Her interests outside of working with students include reading, watching movies, walking, collecting antiques and hanging out with her English Springer Spaniel, Emma.

  • Jennifer Maltby

    Associate Director

    Office: 186 Mosher-Jordan Hall

    Phone: 734.763.6658

    Email: jmaltby@umich.edu

    Jennifer Maltby has served as the Associate Director for the Michigan Research Community since the summer of 2007. She earned her B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University and her Master in Public Administration from George Mason University.  Prior to working for the MRC, Jennifer worked in research at the Center for the Advancement of Public Health at George Mason University and Boston After School & Beyond in Boston, MA; as well as in student affairs at George Washington University and Babson College.  As Associate Director, Jennifer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MRC.   

  • Valerie Munson

    Valerie Munson

    Administrative Assistant

    Office: 168 Mosher-Jordan Hall

    Phone: 734.936.6536

    Email: vdm@umich.edu

    Valerie Munson is the Administrative Assistant for the Michigan Research Community and the Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program. She has worked at the University of Michigan for over 27 years. Some of the departments Valerie’s had the privilege to work for are: The Program for Educational Opportunity, Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, and Stockwell Residence Hall Office Coordinator. Valerie is currently taking classes to complete her bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University in Communications. Her passion is working with the students. Val feels most fulfilled when she witnesses students coming to the university scared and uncertain of what they want to do in life and sees them leave as confident leaders with a better idea of what life could hold for them. Life is what you make it. Make it--don’t let it make you.

  • Kari Stone

    Graduate Program Assistant

    Office: 288 Mosher-Jordan Hall

    Phone: 734.936.6536

    Email: karias@umich.edu

    Kari Stone is currently a University of Michigan graduate student finishing her M.A. in Higher Education. Coming back for a second year at MRC as a Graduate Program Assistant has her very excited to take on new challenges and experience new rewards. She will be working closely this year with the Program Board, Peer Mentors, and the Recruitment Team. Her favorite part of the position is watching how students evolve and mature over the course of the year.