Stephanie Laurinec

Stephanie Laurinec (she/her/hers) is the Chief Administrator for the University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), Department of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), where she oversees all administrative and academic operations for the department, including department finances, human resources, administrative operations, research administration, and faculty affairs. She has been at U-M for over 24 years. Prior to her role in WGS, Stephanie was the division administrator for the Michigan Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine’s Division of Critical Care. Stephanie is originally from northwest Indiana and as a first-generation college student received her Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from Purdue University. Throughout her career, Stephanie has been an active volunteer for numerous staff organizations and has served in several leadership roles within Voices of the Staff. Her work with Voices included the creation of the Career Development Fund for Staff and the proposal that led to the personal holiday. She has also served four years as a mentor for the Operation Opportunity Program through Michigan Medicine. She has co-authorship on research publications. Stephanie is passionate about social justice, creating a positive work environment, and advocacy.