Staff Contacts

Professional Staff

Dr. Traci Guinn

Director
guinn1tl@cmich.edu

Traci Guinn has been employed at Central Michigan University since 1998. As the child of a retired Air Force officer, Traci has lived many places during her life. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana; she then went to high school in Honolulu, Hawaii and college in Memphis, Tennessee. She holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Community Leadership from CMU, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Memphis. Prior to joining the MSS staff, Traci worked in the Admissions office as associate director of admissions for minority enrollment.

Sean Novak

Assistant Director
novak1sm@cmich.edu

Sean Michael Novak received his Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in 2006. He majored in Sociology and minored in American Ethnic Studies. Currently, he is pursuing his Masters Degree in Sociology with a focus on Systemic Racism. Born in Detroit, MI, Sean moved much of his younger years. After moving from Detroit, he resided shortly in Farmington Hills, Linden, South Lyon, Fenton, Colon, and now Mt. Pleasant (all in Michigan). This diverse experience built the foundation of what he does with his life today. After finishing his national service with AmeriCorps*, Sean found his home in Minority Student Services where he worked a semester as a graduate assistant, was tapped for the Interim Assistant Director position and then hired as the Assistant Director.

Lester Booker, Jr.

Interim Assistant Director
booke1la@cmich.edu

Lester Booker Jr. joined the Minority Student Services in fall of 2008 as a Graduate Assistant. After one year in the MSS office, he was selected as a candidate for the Interim Assistant Director position. Lester received his Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Central Michigan University in 2008. He majored in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts with minors in Journalism and Public Affairs. Currently, he is pursing a Masters Degree in Sport Administration and has worked with the WNBA Champion Detroit Shock for the past three years. He hopes to have a career in athletic administration in a university or professional setting. Lester looks forward to meeting new students, working with faculty/staff and coordinating events that foster growth and social change.

Ann Danielski

Executive Secretary
danie1ac@cmich.edu

Ann has been at Central Michigan University for over 25 years and, in particular, with Minority Student Services for 14 years. She has three grown children and three granddaughters and one grandson. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism and hopes to have a future career in editing for a book publishing company. She hopes that all CMU students, faculty, and staff will stop by the MSS office to enjoy the family atmosphere and learn as much as they can about the programs and events that are offered.

Jeanette Smith

Administrative Secretary
smith1jl@cmich.edu

Jeanette joined CMU and Minority Student Services in July 1999. She is happily married, has two children, and lives in Alma Michigan. I'm glad to be serving CMU in the capacity that I am. I love the students, faculty and staff at CMU. Please stop in and enjoy our warm family oriented office.

Staff Contacts

Professional Staff

Graduate Assistants

SI Assistant Supervisors

Multicultural Advancement & Cofer Scholarship Residential College Advisors

Student Staff

Professional Staff

Dr. Traci Guinn

Ann Danielski

Jeanette Smith

Graduate Assistants

SI Assistant Supervisors

Multicultural Advancement & Cofer Scholarship Residential College Advisors

Carly Wilson

Student Staff

Henry Hammond

Multicultural Advancement & Cofer Scholarship
Residential College Advisors