Board of Directors 2026-2027

The Board of Directors is comprised of past student team leaders plus the organization’s faculty advisor. The Board is charged with overseeing all financial decisions of the Spartan Global Development Fund’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Additionally, the Board of Directors works closely with student team members to manage the day-to-day operations of the Registered Student Organization at Michigan State. Board members guide the student team on matters such as leadership, choosing field partners, approving applications for microloans, drafting and administration of contracts with field partners and borrowers, and related tasks.

Our Board of Directors

Nikolai Wasielewski

  • Chairperson | Board of Directors

  • Former President of the SGDF student org

  • Graduated from Michigan State University in 2013

  • Committed to cultivating conditions that foster growth

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President

Paulette L. Stenzel

  • Faculty Advisor to the RSO | Board Member | Resident Agent

  • Professor of International Business Law and Sustainability | Eli Broad College of Business

  • Learn more about Professor Stenzel’s research by visiting her website here.

  • Read Professor Stenzel’s blog here.

Faculty Advisor

Caiden Kippnick

  • Treasurer | Board of Directors

  • Graduated from Michigan State University in 2026 with a BA in Accounting and is currently pursuing an MS in Accounting

  • CPA Candidate with a particular interest in taxation for multinational enterprises

  • Committed to promoting sustainable economic development worldwide

Treasurer

Kyleen Hall

  • Board Member | Board of Directors

  • Graduated from MSU in 2024 with a BS in microbiology

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in microbiology and infectious diseases

  • Passionate about public health and global equity

Member

Zoe Linko

  • Board Member | Board of Directors

  • Graduated from MSU in 2024 with a BS in microbiology

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Meet our RSO Eboard