Excel Network Team
Dan Meier, M.A.
Director of Excel Network
Dan oversees the Excel Network and CAL initiatives focused on career development and experiential learning opportunities for College of Arts & Letters undergraduates. He has a B.A.from MSU and a M.A. in International Studies from the University of Denver. Dan has over 15 years of experience in the fields of international education and higher education administration.
Contact Dan to learn more about the Excel Network, career development, and experiential learning opportunities in the College of Arts & Letters
Maggie Harris, MSW
Associate Director of Internships & Career Education
Maggie helps College of Arts & Letters students integrate their classroom knowledge with real-life work opportunities. Some of her favorite career development activities include resume and cover letter consultations, connecting students to internship opportunities, and bringing together students and alumni with shared professional interests. Maggie has two bachelor’s degrees from MSU and a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Contact Maggie to share your internship experience or your career path, discuss how to gain experience, review cover letters and resumes, and prepare for interviews! Email her or make an appointment on msu.joinhandshake.com.
Raven Baugh
Career Consultant
Raven is the Career Consultant for College of Arts & Letters. She loves supporting students as they navigate transition and find meaningful pathways. In her work, she values providing actionable steps, tailored plans, and encouraging liberatory dreaming.
With several years of consulting and programming experience, Raven has worked across MSU including in New Student Orientation, The Writing Center, Honors College, and Office of Student Support and Accountability. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of Richmond and her Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University. In life, she loves centering joy, creativity, and kindness. Beyond work, you can find her playing games, crafting, taking walks, eating ice cream, or at community events.
Allison Fox
Director of Career Development
Allison Fox has spent the last 20 years working in career development and recruiting. Her work focuses on connecting students with resources and opportunities that lead to meaningful experiences in and after college. Allison is passionate about global learning and has worked at universities in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Germany. Prior to her overseas experiences, she developed her career advising acumen working in human resources, focusing on early talent. She holds an MA in Student Affairs Administration from MSU and a BA in Psychology from Kalamazoo College. She parents two wild and lovely children, is married to another educator, loves hiking, and once flew on a plane seated next to a very well-behaved falcon.
Abbi Gabli
Intern
Abbi is an intern at the Excel Network, where she creates bi-weekly newsletters, educational handouts, and promotional material for career development events, scholarships, and internship opportunities. Since joining the team in her freshman year, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to becoming well-versed in all aspects of the Excel Network. Currently a senior, Abbi is double majoring in Professional & Public Writing and Public Relations.
Samuel Mullenax
Intern
Samuel is the newest Intern hired at the Excel Network, he will be learning to take over as the social media manager from the current manager, Lexi Lake. He is a 4th year majoring in Interdisciplinary Humanities with cognates in LGBGQ+ & Sexuality Studies, Arts & Cultural Management, and Studio Art. He has experience with Adobe programs, digital & film photography, and many other mediums he’s excited to use in order to promote the Excel Network.