Academics
Sport Management
Peer Facilitators
Sport Management Peer Facilitators assist new students with their transition to U-M and to cultivate a sense of connectedness to Sport Management, School of Kinesiology, and U-M. The facilitators engage in facilitating classroom discussions and outside-of-class workshops. Facilitation is a process in which a trained and experienced student plans, develops, and conducts structured and effective peer interactions that produce a clear result that is commonly understood and supported by all participants. SM Peer Facilitators are given the option to select academic credit or financial compensation for this experience. This position is approximately 5-10 hours per week. Applications open at the end of each semester.
Questions? Please contact your assigned peer facilitator or Doo Jae Park ([email protected]), coordinator of the Sport Management Peer Facilitators.
Abby Benton
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 1:00PM - 3:00PM (SKB Commons)
Main Career Interests: Operations and analytics
Student Org Affiliations:
- VP of External Operations for Michigan Sport Sustainability Initiative
Current Internships/Jobs:
- USA Hockey (Sales & Operations)
- Student Athlete Score (Marketing & Sales)
- NAHL (Writing)
- Ann Arbor A's (Business Development)
Past Internships/Jobs:
- The Basketball Tournament (TBT)
Favorite Part of the U-M or SM Program:
The endless amount of opportunities we can take advantage of!
Aiden Storz
Hometown: Reed City, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Economics at Ross School of Business
Office Hours: Fridays, 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Main Career Interests: Talent representation and management consulting
Student Org Affiliations:
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Sport Business Association
Current Internships/Jobs
- The TEAM (Formerly Wasserman) Talent Strategy Intern
- The TEAM (Formerly Wasserman) Strategy & Consulting Intern
- Michigan Football Student Manager
- Rosenhaus Sports Representation Athlete Exchange Intern
- Leigh Steinburg Sports & Entertainment Football Representation Intern
- Proud Bartender & Server at Applebees
Camille Ryan
Hometown: Larchmont, New York
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Spanish
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Main Career Interests: Marketing, partnerships, and law
Student Org Affiliations:
Past Internships/Jobs:
- National Basketball Association (NBA)
Favorite Part of U-M or the SM Program:
The strong alumni network and community of students.
Carter Jurcisin
Hometown: Northville, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Real Estate
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Main Career Interests: Health tracking, marketing, and partnerships
Student Org Affiliations:
- Michigan Sport Consulting Group
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Pickleball Club
Current Internships/Jobs:
- Facility Temp at Yost Ice Arena & Wilpon Complex
- Michigan Athletics Dashboard Operator
Past Internships/Jobs:
- Transport Client Services Coordinator for FIFA World Cup
- Fan Experience Intern
- MSBC 14 Intern
Favorite part of the U-M or SM program:
My favorite part of the SM program is the community, as well as all the opportunities you can take advantage of.
Dylan Hescott
Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Main Career Interests: Team operations
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Planet Fitness
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Partnership Intern for CleanKonnect
- Online Content Strategist for Simms Chevrolet
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The opportunities that are given to us students.
Hanna Jankowski
Hometown: Macomb, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Education for Empowerment
Office Hours: Thursdays from 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Career Interests: Corporate partnerships and client services
Student Org Affiliations:
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE)
- Sport Business Association (SBA)
- Michigan Sport Business Conference (MSBC)
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Sales & Operations Intern at BreakingT
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Sales & Marketing Activation Intern at The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren
- Corporate Sponsorships intern at United Shore Professional Baseball League
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The community and friendships we build through involvement in SM orgs, you get to meet so many amazing people.
Henry Morse
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Main Career Interests: Operations, sales, and consulting
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Incoming, full-time associate at AlphaSights
Past Internship/Jobs:
- ASP Tutor
- Summer Associate at AlphaSights
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The fun energy on campus!
James Meninga
Hometown: Mason, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management, Education for Empowerment
Office Hours: Thursdays, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Main Career Interests: Sport market research and sport law
Student Org Affiliations:
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- WCBN
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Football Student Manager
- Facilities Temp for Crisler / Michigan Stadium
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Fan Engagement and Marketing for Lansing Lugnuts
Favorite Part of the U-M or SM Program:
The social aspect.
Joey Spada
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Fridays from 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Main Career Interests: Scouting and personnel for an NFL team
Student org affiliations:
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Michigan Sports Law Group
Current internships/jobs:
- Recruiting & Personnel Intern for Michigan Football
- MHSAA & PBR Baseball Umpire
Past internships/jobs:
- Athletic Game Staff & Public Address Announcement for Kalamazoo Central
- Ran and operated Spada's Lawn Care & Snow Removal
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program:
The amount of people who are committed to chasing their dreams and the community supporting you in the process.
Katarina Hecht
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change
Office Hours: Thursdays from 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Career Interests: Sports law
Student Org Affiliations:
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE)
- Sport Business Association (SBA)
- Michigan Sports Law Group (MSLG)
Current internships/jobs:
- Student Manager for University of Michigan Men's Lacrosse
Past internships/jobs:
- Compliance & Legal Intern for Fort Lauderdale United FC
Favorite part of U-M or the SM program:
The strong alumni network and the community I have been able to build in SM.
Luca Kassab
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Major/Minor: Sport Management & Political Science
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Main Career Interests: Sport law and player representation
Student Org Affiliations:
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Manager for Women's Basketball
- Host of FreshonClips Podcast
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Sales Academy Intern for Los Angeles Sparks
- Sport Media & Investment Intern for BoCG Ventures
- Business Analyst for Byblos Design
Favorite Part of the U-M or the SM Program:
My favorite part of the SM program is the amount of opportunities that the program provides students with to learn, network, and connect with one another.
MacLaine Gray
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Main Career Interests: Law
Student Org Affiliations:
- Wolverine Wealth Club
- Michigan Journal of Economics
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Football Student Manager
- Digital Marketing Intern
- SMT Undergraduate Director
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Legal Intern for Texas Legal
- Legal Risk & Compliance Intern for Covepilot
- Legal Intern for Selman, Munson, & Lerner
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The community I have found through the program and the opportunity to be around such high-achieving people!
Maggie Petz
Hometown: Greenwich, Conneticut
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Mondays from 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Career Interests: Football operations and partnerships
Student Org Affiliations:
- Zeta Tau Alpha
- Sports Business Association (SBA)
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport & Entertainment (MWESE)
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Football Operations Intern
- ZTA Professional Development Chair
- Co-Director of Marketing in SBA
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Women's Volleyball Student Manager
- Social Media Intern at The Current Wellness
- Credentials Representative at INDY 500
- MSBC 14 Intern
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The community.
Molly Traughber
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, California
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Spanish and Business
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Main Career Interests: Marketing and partnerships
Student Org Affiliations:
Past Internship/Jobs:
- LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
- Digital Marketing, University of Michigan
- NVE Experience Agency
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The community of students!
Patrick Ogrin
Hometown: Mattawan, Michigan
Major/Minor: Sport Management, minor in Business
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 4:00PM - 6:00PM (SKB Commons)
Main Career Interests: Communications and partnerships
Student Org Affiliations:
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Michigan Sports Analytics Society
- Kinesiology Student Ambassadors
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Communications & Public Relations for Detroit Lions
- Communications & Public Relations for Michigan Athletics
- Retail Sales at Rally House
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Partnerships for 3M Open
- Partnerships & Ticket Sales for Kalamazoo Growlers
- Football Recruiter for Western Michigan University Football
Sloane Beese
Hometown: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Major/Minor: Sport Management
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in SKB Atrium
Main Career Interests: Fan experience and community engagement
Student Org Affiliations:
- Gamma Phi Beta
- Michigan Sport Sustainability Initiative
- Michigan Women Empowerment in Sports & Entertainment
Current Internship/Jobs:
- Fan Experience & Game Presentation Intern with Michigan Athletics
- Learning Assistant for Kinstudy 100
- Retail Associate at University Vintage
Past Internship/Jobs:
- Recruiting Operations Intern with Michigan Football
- Performing Arts Teacher at Theatre Arts
Favorite Part of the U-M Or SM Program:
The opportunities and support the Michigan community provides!