PROUD MEMBER OF 
Advisory Committee
The West Central STEM Advisory Committee is made up of regional leaders in higher education, business, ISD administrators, educators, community partners as well as government agencies. Members work with the Regional Director to collaborate to boost STEM education and innovation.
West Central Regional Director
Brian Dotson
Phone: (231) 898-1548
Email: briandotson@wsesd.org
Advisory Committee Members
- Vanessa Wolgamott*JMG Specialist, Michigan Works! West Central
- Andrew DefeverMath Teacher, Big Rapids High School
- Erika FaturaScience Teacher, Pentwater Public Schools
- Linnea GibsonK-12 Science Consultant, Northern Michigan Learning Consortium
- Justin FoxMath & Science Consultant, MOISD
- Amber KowatchCurriculum Director, Manistee Area Public Schools
- Kim BlaszakAssistant Superintendent of General Education, WMISD & Manistee ISD
- Jody Maloney*Mason County Promise Zone & College Access Network Coordinator, Mason County Promise Zone and CAN
- Alyssa MertenNetwork Coordinator, Oceana College Access Network
- Kate KingWexford County 4-H Program Coordinator, MSU Extension
- Miquel QuinterosCoordinator of Instructional Design/Technology Coach, Mason County Central
- Kim RinehartGeneral Education Consultant, Manistee Intermediate School District
- Monica JewellExecutive Director, Pennies From Heaven
- DeeDee Stakley*Director of Office of Transfer and Secondary Partnerships, Ferris State University
- Kathy SurdVolunteer, Community Volunteer
- Amy TarankoAssistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, WSESD
- Wendy Wells*Talent Pipline Coordinator, West Shore Community College
- Amanda KimballAssistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, MOISD
- Mike HartPrincipal, OJ DeJonge MS, Ludington
- *Denotes CEAC Partner