L. LaNoue

1. Administrative & Project Coordinator – Center for Research on Learning & Teaching in Engineering at the University of Michigan
   1. Digital Accessibility for New Faculty Orientation (NFO)
   2. 20th Anniversary Coordination
2. Assistant Director, Special Projects – Office of the President, Albion College
3. Community Development Fellow – Project Rising Tide, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
4. Project Lead – Albion-Marshall Resilient Communities Project, Starr Commonwealth
5. Build Albion AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Administrative & Project Coordinator –
Center for Research on Learning & Teaching in Engineering at the University of Michigan

Digital Accessibility for New Faculty Orientation (NFO)

• Co-led a comprehensive digital accessibility (DA) overhaul of the Michigan Engineering NFO Canvas course. We remediated over 120 files to meet federal accessibility standards.
• Collaborated on grant application to receive College of Engineering funding for the project.
• Managed project initiation, planning, and tracking, including systematic review and update of all course materials.
• Led outreach to external contributors, ensuring their materials met accessibility requirements through dedicated project documentation to track our progress.
• Interviewed and onboarded a program assistant; supervised training and task assignments to support their role in DA remediation.
• Updated 95% of course content and supported our team in developing content for three modules, advancing toward full accessibility compliance by the December grant deadline.
• Demonstrated full-cycle project management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, leading to significant enhancements in accessibility and user experience for new faculty.

20th Anniversary Coordination

• Co-led planning and execution of our team’s 20th anniversary celebration, including the budget, invitations, event logistics, and a multi-phase timeline.
• Oversaw development of a dedicated event webpage and graphic asset portfolio; recruited and managed external graphic designer and video production teams.
• Coordinated with Michigan Engineering Communication & Marketing on press release and event photography, leading to expanded outreach and engagement.
• Collected and curated nearly 20 community stories/videos, integrating them into digital and print media for event programming and audience engagement.
• Directed venue selection and setup, managed all event deliverables (print, digital, and gift bags), and ensured technical and accessibility requirements were met.
• Supervised day-of logistics, including team briefings, technical run-throughs, and vendor coordination, contributing to a well-attended and impactful event.

Assistant Director, Special Projects –
Office of the President, Albion College

• Provided high-level project management and operational leadership for the Carnegie Elective Classifications Central Office (ECCO), to maintain cross-institutional and international initiatives in university-community engagement and public purpose leadership.
• Advanced the launch of the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose in partnership with Rice University’s Doerr Institute, developing timelines, aligning deliverables, and coordinating multi-institutional resources.
• Managed operations for ECCO, providing administrative leadership to support both established and prospective classified institutions. Introduced and maintained advanced data management tools, including Open Science Framework, to streamline data requests and cross-institutional collaboration.
• Oversaw the University-Community Engagement track for the 2021 Talloires Network Leaders Conference, coordinating logistics, program design, and partnerships for a global higher education audience.
• Co-authored 13 comprehensive evaluation reports for the Canadian Pilot Cohort for Community Engagement, synthesizing site visit data, institutional submissions, and stakeholder input to produce actionable, executive-approved reports.
• Facilitated advisory committee engagement across the US, Canada, and Australia, to support global partnerships and ensure effective communication and project delivery.

Community Development Fellow –
Project Rising Tide, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

• Secured $50,000 grant from the Neighborhood Enhancement Program from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
• Engaged hundreds of people in a year-long process to build a stronger network for city-wide restoration.
• Recruited diverse participants to remain engaged in the city’s long-term social and economic revitalization, particularly related to housing resources and workforce development.
• Co-led a community-wide branding strategy – recruiting over 200 volunteer hours and guiding a process that culminated in a 75-page portfolio of design assets and narratives for local organizations.
• Coordinated strategic action planning and workforce development focus groups.
• Managed the implementation of the following technical assistance deliverables: communications planning, Albion Downtown Development Authority’s Development Plan update, and preparation for a dam visioning.
• Represented the City of Albion at the following conferences in 2019: Building Michigan Communities Conference, Developing Vibrant Communities Conference, Michigan Association of Planning – Spring Institute, and Small Town & Rural Development Conference.

Project Lead – Albion-Marshall Resilient Communities Project, Starr Commonwealth

Across a two-year grant cycle and in collaboration with a seven-person steering committee, I led the coordination and expansion of a multi-faceted community engagement initiative focused on advancing racial equity, social justice, and public education in the communities of Albion and Marshall, Michigan. The project’s core objective was to bridge divides and foster dialogue following the annexation of the two public school districts, as well as to build sustained community engagement through shared learning and storytelling.

Key responsibilities and highlights included:

• Co-created and supported facilitation for an interactive series of community events including critical conversations, book discussions, film screenings, cookouts, and field trips. We engaged 120+ residents and stakeholders, fostering dialogue on equity, while establishing and strengthening cross-community connections.
• Coordinated filmed storytelling series, ‘A Common Thread’ – a mini-documentary that premiered at the 2019 Wolf Tree Film Festival and inspired regional dialogue. This included fostering relationships to authentically capture local perspectives, finding venues, and managing production logistics for interviews.
• Organized resident participation in The New York Public Theater’s Midwest tour of ‘Sweat’ and Story Circle training and events, highlighting regional experiences and opening opportunities for healing within community storytelling.
• Co-developed and led the orchestration of Albion’s first Financial Empowerment Fair, ‘Own It!,’ partnering with 14 regional organizations to provide asset-building resources to 100+ residents.
• Created tailored written and digital communications – including press, website, and social media content – to increase project visibility, while building connections with local businesses and organizations to expand outreach and engagement.
• Participating in multiple seminars, workshops, and learning firsthand from ongoing conversations with my neighbors about how social injustices shape the quality of life in my community.

Build Albion AmeriCorps VISTA Member

As a founding member of the Build Albion AmeriCorps VISTA Initiative, I helped launch and lead high-impact programs addressing food insecurity, educational opportunity, and poverty alleviation in the Albion area. Notable achievements include spearheading the Marshall Middle School Weekend Food Program, strengthening inter-district collaboration, and driving outreach for the Albion-Marshall Resilient Communities Project. My cross-sector efforts fostered sustainable partnerships and meaningful community engagement to advance local resilience and well-being.

• Founding member of the Build Albion AmeriCorps VISTA Initiative (BAAVI), leveraging cross-sector partnerships to address community needs and alleviate poverty.
• Launched the Weekend Food Program at Marshall Middle School, laying the groundwork for further implementation across the school district to address food insecurity.
• Interviewed superintendents across seven school districts to improve K-12 educational opportunities for Albion students and strengthen collaborative networks.
• Bolstered relationships across social and political divides during the annexation of Albion and Marshall Public Schools, promoting constructive community engagement.
• Served as Marketing Lead for the Albion-Marshall Resilient Communities Project (AMRCP), guiding outreach strategy from project launch and contributing as a steering committee member.
• Co-created the Albion Forward Survey to assess and address root causes of poverty, in partnership with BAAVI cohort and City of Albion stakeholders.
• Selected to attend the Michigan ACEs Statewide Initiative Launch, deepening expertise in trauma-informed community work.