Professional Staff
Kim Osantowski
Director of Residence Life
University Housing
I graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with my B.A. in History and Women's Studies. After graduation I realized my passion was working with students and became the Graduate Resident Director for the First Year Experience Residence Hall at UDM. After a short time I became the Interim Resident Director. I am excited to work at LTU and hope to get the students involved because I want every student to get the most out of their college experience.
Tamara Braswell
Secretary, University Housing
I graduated from Cass Technological High School in Detroit, MI, and went on to complete an Associate’s in Accounting at the Detroit College of Business (Davenport University).
I have over 14 years experience as an administrative assistant, working for such companies as the Internal Revenue Service and General Motors.
I enjoy working in the Office of University Housing. No two days are ever the same!
It is my desire to impact students by assisting in providing an environment in University Housing that helps students gain the “true college experience.”
Elizabeth Artz
Graduate Assistant
North Housing
I am from Jackson, Michigan and graduated from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. I was a Resident Assistant for 3 years, Student Programming President, and Residence Hall Council. I brought school spirit to campus by bringing Siena's 1st "spirit rock" and with amazing programming such as my "Best Pizza in Town" event. After graduating I worked at Consumers Energy on the Smart Grid Program however, my passion for student life drew me back to the University environment. For the 2011-12 school term I will be earning my Masters Degree in Higher Education; Student Affairs from Central Michigan University.
VaNessa Thompson
Residence Hall Coordinator, South
I was raised in Lathrup Village, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Interpersonal Communication as well as cognates in Psychology and Sociology in 2008. While at MSU, I was heavily
involved on campus. In 2004-2007, I was a Resident Mentor. While serving as a Resident Mentor, I also participated in MORHA (Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Association) as an Entertainment Conference Chair (2005) and the Chair of Issues and Diversity (2006-2007); I was a McNair/SROP Scholar 2006 and 2007. My final year at MSU I served as the Night Receptionist Coordinator for Brody Complex. Upon graduation, I have worked for Wayne State University as the Assistant Community Director in 2008-2009. Most recently, I was an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor for Marygrove College, in Detroit, MI. I will be completing my Masters of Science in Technical and Professional Communication here at LTU while serving as the Residence Hall Coordinator for South Housing. Go Blue Devils!