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Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University; Master of Science in Nursing: Bethel University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Michigan

Awards: Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Member

Memberships: Emergency Nursing Association

Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Photography - Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Humanities - Università Di Bologna – Bologna, Italy

PhD, Administration; Master of Science, Education; Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

�黨�ǿ�mv - A.A.S. Cybersecurity
CompTIA - A+ Certification
Linux Professional Institute - LPIC-1
Python Institute - Certified Associate Python Programmer/PCAP

Master of Arts, Communication; Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media

Sean Tingle (they/them) is an instructor at �黨�ǿ�mv, primarily focusing on Online Learning and Online Writing Instruction. They also teach first-year composition remotely at Arizona State University Online, as well as the occasional Film Studies and Humanities courses at another community college. Their teaching focuses on student engagement, community-building, and real-world writing in online spaces. Sean is currently pursuing graduate studies in Artificial Intelligence in Business at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, holds a graduate certificate in Digital Audience Strategy, a Master's in English, and a Bachelor's in Humanities and Film Studies. Outside the classroom, they are passionate about health education, global travel, science fiction/fantasy, film, video games, public transit, infrastructure, urban planning, and exploring creative ways to help connect people through writing and storytelling.

Trustee

St. Joseph, Michigan
Term ends��12/31/2026

Mary Jo Tomasini, CEO of Competitive Edge, located on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville, started her company in 1993, working alone in a store basement. She now has 22 employees working in their Stevensville and Grand Rapids offices. Competitive Edge provides promotional products, premiums and business gifts for local and national companies both large and small. Mary Jo’s success is driven by her belief in high quality customer service and going above and beyond customer expectations. Her vision to develop a successful business in her industry and community has gained her numerous awards and national recognition including being named one of the “Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the United States” and “Top 50 Places to Work in the Promotional Products Industry”.

Her desire and dedication to give back to the community is evident by volunteering her services and expertise to a long list of organizations, including �黨�ǿ�mv, United Way of Southwest Michigan, Relay for Life and Michigan Women’s Business Council. She has been active in Junior Achievement of Michiana as a board member and classroom instructor as she believes we all have a responsibility to inspire our leaders of tomorrow. Her dedication and involvement in her many volunteer roles in the community earned her the 2006 Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972 and lives in Stevensville with her husband and number one fan, Fred Malawski.

Mary Jo has served as a Trustee for twelve years and is excited at the opportunity to continue serving �黨�ǿ�mv if she is re-elected. Mary Jo has a clear understanding of the community and will work hard to fairly represent the needs, challenges and changes that are important to all of you.

Mary Jo has been a resident of Berrien County since 1972. She is an alumna of �黨�ǿ�mv and has accomplished many things since then. Mary Jo started CE Competitive Edge, LLC twenty-seven years ago and has transformed it into one of the largest promotional products companies in the industry. Without the presence and influence of LMC, she believes that her professional and personal journey would have landed her in a completely different space.

Thi Tran is a Ph.D. student in clinical psychology at Western Michigan University. He has two Master’s degrees and a Bachelor’s degree. He is a researcher, instructor, and psychologist. He utilizes scientific methodology and behavioral principles in scholarly writing, didactics, and clinical applications. His interests include health psychology, translational research, process-outcome research, cultural adaptations, and sports psychology. He promotes multiculturalism with aspirations to serve underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Aside from academics, Thi enjoys playing basketball, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, friends, and dog.

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology; Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Master of Science in Biology from Central Michigan University

Master of Professional Studies, Criminal Justice; Fort Hays University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Corrections, Probation, Parole; Siena Heights University