Peer Facilitators

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.

Caydence Bach

Orange County, CA

Sport Management '27

Office hours (F24):

Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main Career Interests: Sport consulting and team operations

Student org affiliations:

Current internships/jobs: Michigan Fan Experience & Game Presentation Intern

Past internships/jobs:

Los Angeles Sparks PR & Communications Intern
Athelo Group Business Operations Intern

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love the responsiveness of the alumni network and the tight-knit community within SM. Everyone is so supportive of each other and excited when any opportunity comes your way. We all want the best for each other and we all know that this is a small world business and we will one day be working with people in this program again!

BreeAna Bates

Dearborn, Michigan

Sport Management ‘25, Entrepreneurship minor

Office hours (F24):

Friday 1:30-2:30pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Event management and corporate partnerships

Student org affiliations: Women’s Track and Field Team

Current internships/jobs: Inn at the Michigan League Hotel

Past internships/jobs:

Champions Circle™ Summer intern, Champions Circle™
Leadership and Development intern, Michigan Athletics
Football Recruiting intern, Michigan Athletics

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The community within SM is super close. You see a lot of the same people in your classes and everyone is always willing and open to helping you out if needed. There’s always so many events going on and several internship opportunities become available.

Maeve Everett

Birmingham, MI

Sport Management ‘25, Ross Business minor

Office hours (F24):

Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm

[email protected]

Main career interests: Brand marketing

Student org affiliations: Michigan Sport Consulting Group (MSCG), president

Current internships/jobs:

UMich Football Communications intern
Ross BCOM course, TA

Past internships/jobs:

PepsiCo, summer marketing intern (Purchase, NY)
Detroit Lions, Training Camp assistant (Detroit, MI)
Wasserman, Account Management intern (Remote)
Detroit City Football Club, Operations and Management intern (Detroit, MI)

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: My favorite part of the SM program is the frequent opportunities that are offered. There are always new ways to gain valuable experience outside of the classroom and get involved in any area of the sports industry.

Sophia Ferrigno

Oakland / San Luis Obispo, CA

Sport Management

Office hours (F24):

Monday & Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Player development / operations in the NBA or NFL; or the agency route, client relations and talent marketing

Student org affiliations: TUFF - The Uniform Funding Foundation, marketing director

Current internships/jobs: Head On Campus Recruiting & Operations intern, Michigan Football

Past internships/jobs: Global Marketing Strategy intern, NBA 2K

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: What I appreciate most about the University of Michigan and the Sport Management program are the opportunities it has provided and will continue to offer me. I've been fortunate to connect with and work with incredible individuals in the industry and gain invaluable insights from them. I'm deeply thankful for the resources available to me and the doors this school has opened.

Jack Glen

Centerport, NY

Sport Management ‘25

Office hours (F24):

Monday and Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: College and professional sport operations

Student org affiliations: Men’s Club Ice Hockey

Current internships/jobs: Production Assistant, Big 10 Network Student U (Fall 2022 - Present)

Past internships/jobs:

Fan Experience and Sales intern, Wake Forest Athletics (Summer 2024)
President, Michigan Men’s Club Ice Hockey (2023-2024 season)
NFL Draft Teammate, 2024 NFL Draft Detroit (April 2024)

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The tight-knit community of smart, passionate, and kind people.

Mohammad Hamdan-Hashem

Canton, MI

Sport Management ‘26

Tuesday & Thursday 1:30- 2:30pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Legal and player representation

Student org affiliations:

Current internships/jobs: N/A

Past internships/jobs:

Programs intern, RISE
Finance Co-Op, Yazaki North America
Corporate Partnership intern, United Shore Professional Baseball League
Public Relations intern, David Meltzer Enterprises

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The sense of community and being surrounded with like minded and hardworking individuals.

Allison Hall

Montague, MI

Sport Management ‘25, Sustainability and Real Estate Development minors

Office hours (F24):

Wednesday 12:00-2:00pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Sustainable sport venues

Student org affiliations:

Current internships/jobs:

UM Campus Sustainability intern
Big House Zero Waste Initiative Volunteer

Past internships/jobs: ADAC Sustainability Intern

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: My favorite part is the community and the access to so many resources that can help throughout your career.

Chelsea Kearns

Ann Arbor, MI

Sport Management

Office hours (F24):

Friday 1:30-3:30pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Sport policy & analytics

Student org affiliations:

Current internships/jobs: Michigan Football: Video Department

Past internships/jobs: NASCAR: Event Management

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The opportunities to gain experience within organizations and the Michigan Athletics Department are incredible. It’s truly a program where you get out what you put in. I appreciate that there is always a chance to grow, learn, and capitalize on the diverse opportunities available here at Michigan.

Brynn Middlemiss

Huntington Woods, MI

Sport Management '25, Digital Studies minor

Office hours (F24):

Thursday/Friday 1:30-2:30pm (SKB Commons or Zoom)

[email protected]

Main Career Interests: Media relations and/or digital marketing

Student org affiliations: Student Manager/Videographer for Michigan Women’s Lacrosse

Current internships/jobs: N/A

Past internships/jobs:

Sponsorship Activation intern at Dietz Sports & Entertainment (Farmington Hills, MI)
Graphic Design & Web Development volunteer at AFC Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: I love the sense of community among students in the program. I have made incredible friends and professional connections throughout my time here, and I now have an entire network I can reach out to moving forward after university life!

Jessica Pavey

Grand Rapids, MI

Sport Management ‘25, Ross Business minor

Office hours (Fall 2024):

Monday 3:00-5:00pm @ SKB Commons

[email protected]

Main career interests: Corporate partnerships and account management

Student org affiliations: Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE), co-president

Current internships/jobs: N/A

Past internships/jobs:

Global sponsorship strategy & activation intern, United Airlines
Corporate partnerships intern, Nashville Soccer Club
Fan Experience intern, Michigan Athletics
Game Day Promotions Team, West Michigan Whitecaps (MiLB)
SM GoBlue Crew, Michigan Athletics

Favorite part of the U-M or SM Program: The tight-knit community within the SM Program! I especially love walking into my SM classes and being able to recognize all of my peers.

Jacob Soro

San Diego, CA

Sport Management '27, Coaching minor

Office hours (F24):

Monday & Wednesday 2:00-3:00pm @ Shapiro

[email protected]

Main career interests: Coaching/player development

Student org affiliations:

Current internships/jobs: Women’s Basketball team manager

Past internships/jobs: The Hoop House

Favorite part of U-M or the SM program: The small, friendly community. In my classes, I am familiar with over half of the people and it is a very welcoming feeling. Everyone is willing to help each other out and work together.