Kailee Laplander
Online Academic Advisor & Public Relations, TRIO Pre-College Programs (TS & UB)
Office
Jutila Center 205
Contact
kailee.laplander@finlandia.edu
906-487-7382
Joined Finlandia
Fall 2014
Education
B.A. in Liberal Arts, Concentrations in Psychology and Christian Vocations Finlandia University
Biography
Kailee joined the TRIO Pre-College team in the fall of 2014 as a TRIO-Talent Search Academic Coordinator, and has since moved to new position where she splits her time between TRIO Talent Search and TRIO Upward Bound. She received her Bachelor or Arts in Liberal Studies from Finlandia University in 2012, then spent a year as a Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps member. Kailee's previous work experience includes office management and social work.
In her spare time Kailee enjoys exploring the Keweenaw, reading and collecting music of all kinds.
Her favorite part of her job is watching students discover the value of themselves and their education and is passionate about education access in the Western Upper Peninsula.
Areas of Interest / Speciality
Education Access & Success
Low Income & First Generation Students
Favorite Quotes
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (Hebrews 6:19)
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. (Nelson Mandela)
Professional Memberships
Michigan College Access Programs & Personnel
Educational Opportunity Association
Awards & Recognitions
President, 2020 - Michigan College Access Programs & Personnel