David Figueroa Martin, Office Assistant, graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations in December. In January, he left JSRI and MSU for a position with Marathon Petroleum Corporation as a Human Resource Business Partner. His employment resulted from a paid internship in El Paso, TX with Marathon Petroleum in the summer of 2021. David joined JSRI as a graduate research assistant in January 2018 and was hired by JSRI in October 2019 as a full-time office assistant. His penchant for accuracy was greatly appreciated. He was a dedicated and enthusiastic employee who already is greatly missed.

Marcos Martinez, Student research assistant, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Chicano/Latino Studies in December. Offered employment by a couple of firms, in January he accepted a position with the Lansing Lugnuts as a Group Sales Account Executive based on his interest to one day work in the professional sports sector. Marcos worked at MSU Outreach and Engagement as a student tech assistant from March 2015 to December 2021. He will continue as an on-call employee to assist with JSRI’s newsletter, NEXO. His friendliness and energy are contagious. He loves sports and cats!