Samer Atris is an Arab-American academic adviser at Henry Ford College. He has his Bachelor's degree in psychology and Master's degree in counseling. Samer worked as an intern in the counseling office during fall/2015 and winter/2015 semesters. He started working as an Academic Adviser in May/2016. Samer is a huge sports fan and loves his Detroit professional teams and Michigan Wolverines. Samer has sky dived, bungee jumped in South Padre, white water rafted in West Virginia, and zip lined through the Mayan Temple in Mexico.

Sherry has an earned B.Sc. and Secondary Teaching Certification from Eastern Michigan University, a M.Ed. from Wayne State University, and Graduate Holistic Health Specialist Certification from Western Michigan University. This certification required a practicum which was completed at The Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Sherry has worked for U of D-Mercy as an Education and Training Counselor for UAW-Chrysler, Wayne State University as an undergraduate and graduate Academic Adviser II in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Sherry also taught UGE 100 at WSU, a course designed to empower students to achieve academic success and to develop lifelong learning skills for the informational age. Ms. Clippert has also worked for the University of Michigan as a Research Associate and Health Educator, School of Public Health, Detroit Middle School Asthma Project. Sherry has worked at HFC as an Academic Adviser since 2012.

Michelle Holinski is the Secretary of Academic Advising. She provides secretarial support to the Advising & Student Success Manager and also the advisors/navigators. She has worked in various departments within HFC. She brings along commitment, knowledge, service to the students, and organizational skills. She also manages several work study students. She is dedicated to her job and makes sure the office runs smoothly.

Stacy Jackson is an accomplished professional with a breadth of experience in media arts, graphic design, communication, online learning, IT & education and training. She has taught Animation and Graphic Communication courses at community colleges, and uses a unique blend of compassion and creativity while working with students. Stacy holds a Bachelor’s of arts in Radio, TV and Film and a Master’s of Education in Instructional Technology focusing on interactive technologies from Wayne State University.

Erin Mitchell is the Student Success Navigator for Business and Computer Technology. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University- Fire Up, Chips! Her Master’s Degree in Counseling was obtained at Oakland University. She completed her counseling internship here at Henry Ford College which solidified her passion for helping students on their academic journey. She also teaches College Success at HFC which provides her the opportunity to interact with students in a different capacity. Erin is excited to exercise her passion and steer students in the direction of accomplishing their goals.

Lorraine Paffenroth has been with HFC for 18 years, most of that time as the Student Success Navigator for Nursing. Lorraine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Services as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. She is dedicated to students and understands the importance of forming student/adviser relationships. Lorraine believes that those relationships build trust and commitment and assist in providing the right care and service to promote student success. Currently she serves as the Manager of Academic Advising and Student Success. She is also a trained Stephen Minister providing one on one compassionate care to people in crisis.