Marvin Younger

Marvin Younger has a diverse range of work experience spanning several decades. Marvin has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence since 2010, where their role involves preventing and reducing incidents of domestic and sexual violence through community response, program development, education, and collaborative activities.

In addition, Younger served as President of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) starting in 2007. Marvin has also been involved with the City of Holland since 1980, serving in various roles such as IRC, Human Relations Commission, Multicultural Connections & Youth Leadership Board of Director.

Younger has been a valuable member of the Encore Lakeshore Award Committee since 2011, where they help recognize individuals over the age of 70 who have made significant contributions to the betterment of the world.

Marvin'sother experiences include being a member of the Board of Directors for the Holland Area Arts Council from 2005 to 2009, serving as the Director of Church Vocations at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 2005-2006, and working as an instructor and director of district mentoring programs at HPS District Mentoring Programs from 1995 to 2003.

Furthermore, Younger has been an Educational Consultant/Educator for the Federated States of Micronesia, teaching courses for college credit and training teachers during the summers from 1981 to 2003.

Marvin'steaching career began in 1972 as an educator at Holland Public Schools, and they were also involved with the Upward Bound Trio Program at Hope College starting in 1968, where they helped establish and worked in various capacities for over 30 years.

Marvin Younger's education history includes attending various institutions and earning multiple degrees. Marvin first attended Simon Gratz High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma in an unspecified year. Then, from 1968 to 1972, Marvin attended Hope College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Language Arts and Education. Marvin also pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Language Arts at Hope College, completing it in an unspecified year. Marvin then went on to pursue a Master of Arts (M.A) degree at Western Michigan University, completing it in 1977. Marvin furthered their education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in the Teaching of Reading/ESL at Michigan State University, though the specific dates are unavailable. Additionally, Marvin took some courses or engaged in work related to English and Philosophy at Temple University. There are mentions of Marvin's involvement with the University of Michigan, Wayne State University Consortium, Haverford College, and the University of Pennsylvania; however, the specific details and degrees obtained from these institutions are unknown.