Laurel Whalen

Laurel Whalen, Ph.D., is a Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Wayne State University College of Education, where responsibilities include overseeing Sport Management and Sports Administration programs, strategic planning, course development, and student support. Previous roles encompass Program Manager for Building Healthy Communities, emphasizing health initiatives for schools and families, and Lead Learning Specialist for Wayne State University Athletic Department, focusing on personalized mentoring for student-athletes. Laurel's background also includes serving as Fund Development Officer and Associate Director of Programs at Think Detroit PAL, where significant fundraising and volunteer training initiatives were implemented, and as Assistant Director of Admission at Albion College, achieving notable increases in student enrollment. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, an MA in Sports Administration from Wayne State University, and a BA in English and Speech Communication from Albion College.