Union Leadership

FAS Vice President

Carrie Grishaber (she/her) is a Finance and Homeownership Educator with MSU Extension in Washtenaw County.

Carrie earned a Master of Social Work degree from University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Northern Michigan University. She has deep Union roots and is committed to both amplifying the voice of workers and showing you pictures of a cool rock she found.

In addition to serving as the Vice President for FAS, Carrie coordinates communication efforts for the Union and served on the inaugural contract bargaining team and constitution committee.

EXPA Vice President

Stathis Pauls is the site manager and program coordinator for DPFLI (Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation). Stathis brings a commitment to spread knowledge, passion, and connection to others seeking to grow their relationship with food, urban farming, urban orchards and fruit trees, and nature. Over that past decade, he's worked in various sectors of the food system including farmers markets, garden resource programs, educational farms, food security, and forestry.

He joined Extension United because of his commitment to workers' rights, fighting for the working class, and continuing his family's involvement in labor Unions.

Member at Large (EXPA)

Tiffany Stevens has worked with Michigan State University Extension for over 20 years through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program known as EFNEP, helping youth and families build healthier lives through nutrition education and physical activity.

Passionate about community impact, Tiffany is dedicated to empowering others with the tools to make lasting, positive changes.

Member at Large (FAS)

Tyler Augst is a Government & Community Vitality Educator for Southwest Michigan with Michigan State University Extension focusing on land use, zoning, planning, and community development.

Prior to MSU Extension Tyler spent time working on increasing civic and democratic participation in a variety of K-12, post-secondary settings, including a year serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and working with 4-H. Tyler holds a B.A. degrees in Anthropology and Sociology from Michigan State University and a M.S. degree in Rural Sociology from Pennsylvania State University.

UNTF Local 1855 AFT Representative (EXPA)

Loren Dockins joined MSU Extension in the role of 4-H Program Coordinator for Genesee County. Loren has worked as an administrator in public education for over the past 30 years. Most recently, he was the High School Principal at LakeVille Community Schools in Otisville, Michigan. Loren’s goal is to use his professional skills and experiences to enrich the lives of stakeholders in Genesee County and beyond.

Loren lives in Flushing, Michigan. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, both on and off the road.